Emergency Veterinary Assistant — Hands-On ER Care

BluePearl Pet Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

PTO

Parental leave

CE allowance

Licensure support

Disability coverage

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Scrub allowance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NYC is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency team. Schedule: Daytime, Thurs-Sat + every other Wed, 7am-7pm.

As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you will help triage emergency cases, assist DVM with crafting and going over estimates as needed, perform diagnostics, setting patients up in ICU or Inpatient ward, discharging patients, and handling client communication.

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 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.

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NYC is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency team. Schedule: Daytime, Thurs-Sat + every other Wed, 7am-7pm.

As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you will help triage emergency cases, assist DVM with crafting and going over estimates as needed, perform diagnostics, setting patients up in ICU or Inpatient ward, discharging patients, and handling client communication.