BluePearl is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Surgery Advanced Patient Care Associate to join their fast-paced at our Kirkland, WA location.    

　　Schedule: Tuesday - Friday 8am-6pm

　　Veterinary Assistant Pay: $21.25 - $29.10 / hour

　　This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through CareerTrax 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 – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.00 Shift Differential

　　Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50 Shift Differential

　　Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.00 Shift Differential

　　  As a Surgery Veterinary Assistant , you will:  

　　Assist with new consults and recheck appts

　　Voicemails/Emails - managing tech calls

　　Estimate generation & client charging

　　Review documents/handouts with clients

　　Record/Diagnostic retrieval & patient file attachment

　　Scheduling Appts

　　Bandage changes, radiographs, blood draws

　　Patient restraint & handling

　　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 medicaljournals.

　　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.

　　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 team-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.

　　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. * *