Overnight Veterinary Assistant

Careerwebsite; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

401(k) and PTO

CE allowance and training

Licensure/VTNE/VTS support

Disability coverage

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Scrub allowance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Queens, NY is seeking a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant to join our Overnight Emergency team. You will triage emergencies, assist DVM with estimates, run diagnostics, and help care for patients in ICU and inpatient wards.

The role involves nursing care, medication administration under supervision, radiography, lab work, client communication, and discharge instructions. We offer competitive pay with generous shift differentials and medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in emergency veterinary care.
• Able to triage and assist DVM with estimates and treatment.
• Proficiency with radiographs and basic lab work should be demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursing care to patients per hospital standards.
• Stock and maintain cleanliness in ER/ICU and designated areas.
• Understand medication classifications, side effects and monitor responses.
• Administer medications under supervision of an LVT.
• Perform radiography and basic lab work.
• Conduct physical exams and record vital signs.
• Engage with clients by triaging, reviewing estimates and providing discharge instructions.
• Follow RECOVER CPR guidelines and perform assigned role as directed.

Skills

Nursing care (ER)

Triage emergencies

Radiography

Lab work

Medication administration

Client communication

CPR awareness

Tools

Radiography equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

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

Schedule:

alternating Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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.