Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

BluePearl Pet Hospital

78d • $22 - $32

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced emergency + specialty facility at our Brooklyn, NY location. This associate will be cross-trained in ER/ICU and Specialty services! Schedule: Thursday - Saturday + EO Wednesday 10AM - 10PM. Pay: $22.15 - $32.80 / hour. This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through our 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 = $4.50/hr. Shift Differential Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.50/hr. Shift Differential Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $8.00/hr. Shift Differential.

Requirements

• Knowledge and skills in veterinary assistance.
• Ability to triage emergency cases.
• Experience in performing diagnostics (radiographs, labwork, etc).
• Ability to set patients up in ICU or Inpatient ward.
• Experience in client communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in emergency and specialty veterinary care.
• Certification as a Veterinary Technician or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Report patient signalment, problem list and plan during nursing rounds.
• Understand classification of commonly-used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrates proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Annual continuing education allowance.
• Free continuing education sessions.
• Access to BluePearl University for training.
• Access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• Mental health care sessions through Lyra.
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday Plans.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Annual Scrub Allowance: $200/year in BluePearl store credit.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• State licensure reimbursements.
• VTNE reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees