Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Buffalo, NY is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled full-time Veterinary Assistant to join its emergency team. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts. The pay range is $19.40–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience and advancement through the competency assessment tool, with competitive shift differentials for eligible night and weekend hours. Differentials require a four-hour minimum: Monday–Friday, 6 p.m.–8 a.m., +$3.50 per hour; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., +$3.50 per hour; and Saturday and Sunday, 6 p.m.–8 a.m., +$5.00 per hour. Veterinary Assistants triage emergency cases, assist doctors of veterinary medicine (DVMs) with preparing and reviewing estimates, perform diagnostics such as radiographs and laboratory work, set patients up in the ICU or inpatient ward, discharge patients, and communicate with clients. They assist with patient nursing care, medication administration under the guidance of a licensed veterinary technician (LVT), physical examinations, and maintaining designated hospital areas. They are expected to remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R. CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in their assigned role. BluePearl offers opportunities for skill development and career advancement, including talent development programs and leadership workshops. Associates have access to continuing education allowances and sessions, BluePearl University training, and medical journals. Benefits include pet insurance and discounts on pet care, company-paid short- and long-term disability, parental leave, health, dental, vision, and life insurance options, paid time off and floating holidays, therapy sessions through Lyra, savings accounts, a 401(k), scrub allowance for full-time associates, referral bonuses, licensure and VTNE reimbursements, and continuing education support. Additional CE benefits vary by credential and employment status.
Requirements
- Knowledge and skill as a Veterinary Assistant.
- Ability to perform the duties described, including emergency triage, patient care, diagnostics, medication administration under LVT guidance, and client communication.
Responsibilities
- Triage emergency cases as they arrive.
- Assist DVMs with preparing and reviewing estimates as needed.
- Assist with nursing care for patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
- Stock, clean, and maintain the ER, ICU, and other designated areas.
- Understand commonly used medication classifications and side effects, and appropriately monitor therapeutic responses.
- Administer medications by appropriate routes and for appropriate durations under the guidance of an LVT.
- Perform radiography and laboratory work.
- Perform physical examinations, accurately counting heart and pulse rates and assessing capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and respiratory effort.
- Communicate with clients by performing triage, reviewing estimates, and providing discharge instructions.
- Set patients up in the ICU or inpatient ward and discharge patients.
- Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R. CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in the assigned role as directed by the attending clinician and/or supervisor.
Benefits
- Trupanion pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
- 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 and 12 free therapy sessions through Lyra.
- Health Savings Account.
- Flexible Savings Account.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Annual scrub allowance of $200 in BluePearl store credit for full-time associates.
- Referral bonus program.
- State licensure reimbursements.
- VTNE reimbursements.
- Additional benefits for associates pursuing or holding VTS credentials.
- Continuing education reimbursement and stipends, with amounts varying by credential and employment status.
- Paid continuing education hours for eligible full-time CVT and VTS associates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
