Emergency Veterinary Assistant

About the role

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Queens, NY is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Overnight ER Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Schedule

• Thurs-Sat, 8am-8pm (+ alternating Wed shift once/month)

Pay

• $22.50 - $32.80 / hour
• The 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.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency cases as they come in and assist DVM with crafting and going over estimates as needed.
• Perform diagnostics (radiographs, labwork, etc).
• Set up and discharge patients.
• Handle client communication.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and skilled in emergency veterinary care.
• Ability to triage and assist with diagnostics and patient care.
• Strong communication and client interaction skills.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used medications and their side effects.
• Proficiency in physical exams and diagnostic techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Current state licensure or eligibility to obtain.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of commonly used medications and their side effects.
• Proficiency in physical exams and diagnostic techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• 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 LyraHealth.
• Savings account.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Annual continuing education allowance.
• Free continuing education sessions.
• Access to over 2,000 medical journals.

Company Culture

• Our passion is pets.
• We offer a variety of professional development programs and leadership workshops.
• We are committed to continuous learning and development.
• We are focused on developing our associates into leaders.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• We are a drug-free workplace.