Veterinary Assistant - MRI

BluePearl

Lakewood, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$21.26–$29.10 Per Hour

SKILLS

Animal Care, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Cost Estimates, Hospital, Identify Issues, Intravenous Therapies, Leadership, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Medical Imaging, Medical Writing, Medicine, Neurology, Patient Admissions, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient History, Phlebotomy, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiography, Record Keeping, Reimbursement, Talent Management, Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Medicine

LOCATION

Lakewood, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

**Our BluePearl Pet Hospital in Tacoma, WA is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our Team!** **VA I Pay:** $21.26 - $29.10/Hr **This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through Kahuna leveling system** . **As a MRI Veterinary Assistant, you will perform:** + Patient intake and triage + Set-up and troubleshoot MRI room and machine + Operating diagnostic imaging equipment (primarily MRI) and assist in capturing radiographs and other diagnostic images + Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement, according to associate level + Clear and concise discharge instructions to clients. + Maintenance of accurate records, including patient history, treatment details, and client communication. Assist with the completion of cost estimates. + Diagnostics (i.e: CBC, Chem Panel, NOVA, iSTAT, UA) + Work in conjunction with all technical staff across the hospital to ensure hospitalized patients receive optimal care. Maintain open communication with the Neurology Clinicians. **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 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. + Health and well-being resources to assist with stress management, mental health awareness, compassion fatigue, burnout, communication, and conflict management skills. + **Lyra;** Access to 12 mental health care sessions annually at no charge to you, and other well-being resources through Lyra- an online mental health support platform + 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. Our Continuing Education Plan includes $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS. The Continuing Education allowance can roll over up to $1,500 for CVT and VTS associates. Non-Credentialed, full-time Paraprofessionals are eligible for an annual CE stipend of $150. Full-time CVT associates also receive 8 hours of CE paid hours each year. Full-time VTS associates receive 12 hours of CE paid each year. Paid CE hours can be carried over year to year up to a maximum of 24 hours. Newly hired associates will receive a pro-rated amount of any CE benefit for which they are eligible. + Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability + Parental Leave Benefits + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options + Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans + Health Savings Account + Flexible Savings Account + 401(k) Retirement Plan + Annual Scrub Allowance: full-time associates receive $200/year in BluePearl store credit. + Referral Bonus Program + State licensure reimbursements + VTNE reimbursements + Additional VTS benefits - pursuing & established VTS technicians. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card. **_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._**

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