Veterinary Assistant - Emergency

BluePearl Pet Hospital

New York, NY

Full-time•

Health / Beauty / Fitness

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown, NYC is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency team!

Schedule: Daytime, Thurs-Sat, 7am-7pm

Pay: $22.50 - $32.80 / hour + competitive shift differentials

This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool.

We 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

Our Veterinary Assistants triage emergency cases as they come in and assist DVM with crafting and going overestimates as needed. In addition, they perform diagnostics (radiographs, labwork, 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.
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 monitors therapeutic response.
Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration under the guidance of an LVT.
Perform radiography and lab work.
Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
Engage with our clients by performing triages, going over estimates and providing discharge instruction.
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.

Why BluePearl?

We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.

We Also Offer

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more ‎
Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals
‎Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support
Company-paid disability coverage
Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually
Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses

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.

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.

About the company

BluePearl Pet Hospital

Company website•Veterinary Services

We have hospitals located throughout the country, many of which are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Our veterinarians use innovative procedures, high-tech equipment and the latest treatment methods to provide comprehensive medical care to pets. We combine this expertise with a love for animals and the belief that kindness is the foundation of veterinary medicine.

Our mission: Provide exceptional specialty and emergency care for pets by supporting each other through our shared passion, knowledge and talents.

At BluePearl, we recognize that pets are part of the family. We honor the human-animal bond by providing the very best in advanced medical care for pets – including techniques that were once reserved exclusively for humans.

Our vision: Elevate the industry in pursuit of sustainable veterinary excellence so pets receive the best care when they need it most.

We are committed to upholding the highest medical standards and are constantly searching for new and better ways to treat our patients and advance our profession.

Our Guiding Principles

These Five Principles connect all of our BluePearl hospitals and guide the actions and decisions of our Associates every day.

Quality: Quality begins with delivering our best to the people and pets we serve. It continues through all that we do.

Responsibility: We take responsibility without being asked. We support the responsibilities of others.

Mutuality: A mutual benefit is a shared benefit. A shared benefit will endure.

Efficiency: Our resources are precious. Being efficient helps us accomplish more and waste less.

Freedom: Freedom lets us shape our future. Performance allows us to remain free.

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