Veterinary Assistant – ER/ICU (Day Shift)

BluePearl Vet, LLC • Full-time • Portland, Oregon, United States • USD $44.23k - USD $55.50k / year • 3d ago

Looking for a career that challenges you, grows your skills, and makes an impact every single day? This is more than a job—it’s a place where you’ll learn advanced medicine, work with an incredible team, and go home knowing you made a difference.

We’re hiring exceptional Veterinary Assistants for our ER/ICU day team:

Schedule: Every other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:30am – 4:30pm

This is a full-time role that does include weekends + holidays (because pets don’t take those off).

Why You’ll Love Being Here

A culture built on respect, compassion, and inclusivity.

Morning shifts with a fast-paced, exciting caseload (goodbye boring workdays).

Access to mentorship + advanced skills training (central lines, PICCs, and more).

A team that supports each other with collaboration, expertise, and yes—plenty of laughter.

Mental health support woven into our culture, not just in a handbook.

What You’ll Be Doing

Triage patients + gather histories
Monitor vitals + provide inpatient updates
Perform diagnostics + outpatient care
Care for hospitalized and critical patients
Spot and respond to emergencies (including CPR)
Provide phone triage for incoming ER cases
Place IV catheters + train on advanced techniques
Work alongside a skilled team of DVMs, VTS, CVTs, and assistants
Mentor teammates while also leveling up your own skills

Perks & Benefits (aka The Good Stuff)

Competitive pay + shift differentials
Health, dental, vision
Employer-paid STD, LTD & Life Insurance
CE allowance, licensing fees, VETgirl/Vetfolio/@Dove access
BluePearl University: thousands of CE videos + in-house CE every Thursday
Market Trainer with VTS in ECC
Career development + leveling programs
Annual merit increase
$200 uniform credit
PTO + floating holidays
Wellness benefits: 12 free therapy sessions, Calm app, Talkspace, EAP, onsite wellness ambassadors
Trupanion pet insurance (50% premiums + deductibles covered!) Mars, Inc. employee benefits (yes, including chocolate
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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 each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, 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.