Radiology Veterinary Assistant

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Golden Valley, MN, is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Vet erinary Assistant to join our fast-paced Radiology Department.Meet our Team:https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0r6g54irxid7mvsyl78lw/GoldenValleyBP27315.MOV?rlkey=ev0i86xvl9uqbo8imzwoyn79o&st=yaxs0pee&dl=0As a Vet erinary Assistant , you will:

Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.

Understand the classification of commonly used medications associated side effects, and appropriately monitor therapeutic response

Vitals: accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort

Work with state-of-the-art software such as Cornerstone and Instinct

Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines

Work with two board-certified Radiologists

Work with the following modalities: x-ray, ultrasound, CT, and MRI

Work Towards

Advanced skills such as performing phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, urinary catheter placement, NG tube placement, and more

Administering medication via all routes

Becoming proficient in hands-free radiology

Becoming proficient in laboratory equipment

Career leveling, including becoming a certified or non-certified technician

Why BluePearl?

Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.

We encourage you to grow with us. Our associates are leveled by their skill set and move up as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As members of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their careers.

The opportunity to collaborate with, work with, or join one of our specialty departments: Critical Care, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Neurology, Internal Medicine, and Radiology.

We understand the importance of continuous learning to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, and our own BluePearl University for training.

Free VETgirl Elite membership.

We are proud to participate in local, regional, and international volunteer opportunities (examples include coral reef restoration and Animal Humane Society volunteer initiatives in Arizona and Hawaii).

Collaboration with local and online Veterinary Technician Colleges.

Penn Foster Scholarship reimbursement of 90% for full-time associates.

An active collaboration with Veterinary Colleges to offer internships, externships, and post-graduation opportunities.

Hospital committees that focus on associate well-being and plan monthly outings and events.

Bi-annual merit increase opportunities.

Competitive shift differentials.

We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:

Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off and floating holiday plans

A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.

Local and regional Mental Health and Wellness benefits.

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.

Hinge Health membership

Parental leave benefits

Flexible work schedules

401k and retirement planning

We promote a collaborative culture in our hospitals. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets and our team.Pay: $19.00 - $26.00 / hourThis pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through the Kahuna leveling system.We also offer competitive shift differential pay for eligible hours worked for nights and weekends. Shift differentials are based on a 4-hour minimum.For example:

Mon – Thurs: 6pm to 8am = $3.50 Shift Differential

Fri - Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.00 Shift Differential

Schedule: (4) ten-hour shifts during the week (M-F), with a rotating Saturday shift. Example: Tuesday - Friday and a rotating Wednesday - Saturday.BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected vet eran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.