Surgical Vet Assistant: Growth & Continuing Education

XPrep Learning Solutions LLC; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

CE allowances

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Scrub allowance

Licensure reimbursements

VTNE reimbursements

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Lyra mental health

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown, NY is seeking a Relief Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Department. The role offers hourly pay $22.19–$30.36 based on experience and competency assessment.

Responsibilities include nursing care for surgery patients, radiography, IV/SC fluids, vital-sign monitoring, and client communication. Preference for 2+ years in a veterinary hospital; rotating on-call after training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in a veterinary hospital.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Rotating on-call schedule after training is complete.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursing care to surgery patients according to hospital standards.
• Perform physical exams and monitor vital signs; alert doctor when abnormal.
• Stock and maintain cleanliness in Surgery and designated areas.
• Monitor medications, side effects, and therapeutic responses.
• Perform radiography and basic lab work.
• Engage with clients during appointments, review estimates, and provide discharge instructions.
• Set up intravenous and subcutaneous fluids and manage pumps.
• Assist during surgical procedures and monitor patient response to therapy.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Independence

Team collaboration

Tools

Radiography equipment

IV fluid pumps

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown, NY is seeking a Relief Veterinary Assistant to join our Surgery Department. The role offers hourly pay $22.19–$30.36 based on experience and competency assessment.

Responsibilities include nursing care for surgery patients, radiography, IV/SC fluids, vital-sign monitoring, and client communication. Preference for 2+ years in a veterinary hospital; rotating on-call after training.