Emergency Veterinary Assistant

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Levittown (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital seeks a dedicated Emergency Veterinary Assistant in Levittown, PA. You will provide nursing care, handle emergencies, and assist in various tasks to ensure pets receive exceptional care. Benefit from comprehensive training, continued education, and a supportive work environment. Grow your career in a passionate team focused on enriching pets' lives.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k and retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Continuing education allowances

Discounts for pet treatments

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medications and their side effects.
• Proficiency in CPR guidelines.
• Ability to perform physical exams.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency cases and assist DVMs.
• Provide nursing care and monitor patient response.
• Administer medications and perform diagnostics.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Anesthesia monitoring

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their fast-paced emergency department at our Levittown, PA Hospital!

Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets?

• Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment?
• Are you a team player who enjoys working together to provide quality care for pets?

Our Veterinary Assistants triage emergency cases as they come in and assist DVMs with crafting and reviewing estimates as needed. They perform diagnostics (radiographs, lab work, etc.), set patients up in ICU or Inpatient ward, discharge patients, and handle client communication.

As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you will:

• 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 monitor therapeutic response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and durations.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform physical exams; accurately assess heart rate, pulse, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
• Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients classified as ASA I or II.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in designated roles as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food to our associates.
• We encourage growth. Our associates are leveled by skillset and can advance as they gain more experience. We focus on developing leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have opportunities to advance their careers.
• We support continuous learning with annual continuing education allowances, free sessions, our BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• We prioritize your health and well-being by providing:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Parental leave benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• 401k and retirement plans
• Paid time off and floating holidays
• A regional licensed social worker for guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a fast-paced environment

We foster a family-like culture, working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We treat all individuals with respect and dignity and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Accommodation requests during the application process are available upon request. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.