Overnight ER Vet Assistant — ICU Care & CPR Expert

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 32,511 - 45,185; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible schedules

401k

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our Overnight ER/ICU team. Prior veterinary assistant experience required. Schedule: 3x12 or 4x10s.

Pay: $23.60 - $32.80 per hour. Responsibilities include nursing hospitalized patients, performing physical assessments, monitoring medications, assisting with diagnostics (radiography/lab), CPR duties, client communication, and maintaining a clean ER/ICU environment.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary assistant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursing care for hospitalized patients.
• Perform physical assessments including heart rate, CRT, mucous membrane color, temperature, and respiratory rate.
• Monitor medications and therapeutic responses under supervision.
• Administer medications under the direction of a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Perform diagnostic procedures including digital radiography and lab sample collection/processing.
• Assist with CPR per RECOV ER guidelines as directed by clinician.
• Assist with client triage, review estimates, and discharge instructions.
• Stock and maintain ER/ICU and hospital areas to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

CPR training

Tools

Digital radiography

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our Overnight ER/ICU team. Prior veterinary assistant experience required. Schedule: 3x12 or 4x10s.

Pay: $23.60 - $32.80 per hour. Responsibilities include nursing hospitalized patients, performing physical assessments, monitoring medications, assisting with diagnostics (radiography/lab), CPR duties, client communication, and maintaining a clean ER/ICU environment.