Veterinary Assistant- Surgery
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Description
Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for the next step in your career? Do you love
surgery
? Are you looking to enhance your veterinary knowledge and skills?
If you are seeking a team that provides growth and hospital that
inspires
a welcoming culture for associates, w
e invite you to join our team in Grand Rapids
!
BluePearl
Specialty + Emergency Hospital in
Grand Rapids
is
the premier
specialty and emergency
pet hospital serving West Michigan. Our surgical team specializes in the diagnoses and treatment of surgical diseases in dogs and cats.
BluePearl is looking for a
remarkable
full-time
Surgery
Veterinary
A
ssistant with preferably 1 year prior veterinary experienc
e.
Experience working in a specialty hospital is not required as we provide comprehensive training for assistants transitioning from general practice.
Duties
a
nd skills include
but
are
not limited to
:
Catheter placement and blood draws
Radiographs and CTimaging
Intubation and Recovery
Surgical Prep
Anesthetic Monitoring
Provide excellent nursing care to patients
Clientcommunication
Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Organized and dependable
Bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn
Status : Full-Time
Hours : Daytime
(Rotating surgical on-call schedule
once training completed
)
Why BluePearl
?
? .
We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.?
In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.?
We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.?
We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:?
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.?
Flexible work schedules.?
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.?
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 veteran 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. ?