Veterinary Assistant - Swing Shift

BluePearl Pet Hospital

105d • $22 - $32

About The Position

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Queens, NY is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Overnight ER Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Our Veterinary Assistants triage emergency cases as they come in and assist DVM with crafting and going over estimates as needed. In addition, they perform diagnostics (radiographs, lab work, etc.), setting patients up in ICU or Inpatient ward, discharging patients, and handling client communication. As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you will assist with nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values. You will stock, clean and maintain cleanliness in our ER, ICU and other designated areas for the role. You will understand the classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitor therapeutic response. You will administer medications via appropriate routes and duration under the guidance of an LVT, perform radiography and lab work, and perform physical exams. You will engage with our clients by performing triages, going over estimates and providing discharge instructions. You will remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable and skilled in veterinary assistance.
• Experience in triaging emergency cases.
• Ability to perform diagnostics such as radiographs and lab work.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in emergency veterinary care.
• Certification as a veterinary technician or assistant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Stock, clean and maintain cleanliness in our ER, ICU and other designated areas for the role.
• Understand classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitor therapeutic response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration under the guidance of an LVT.
• Perform radiography and lab work.
• Perform physical exams; accurately count heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Engage with clients by performing triages, going over estimates and providing discharge instructions.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.

Benefits

• 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.
• Regional Social Worker + 12 Free Therapy Sessions through Lyra Health.
• Savings Account and 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.
• Continuing Education Plan including $500/year reimbursement for CVT and $750/year for VTS.

What This Job Offers

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