Veterinary Assistant - Day Shift

XPrep Learning Solutions LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

CE allowance

Medical/dental/vision benefits

PT0 parental leave

Licensure support

VTNE/VTS support

Disability coverage

Mental health support

Pet insurance

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NYC is seeking a knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency team during the front-half of the week. Schedule is from 7am to 7pm including Sun-Tues and every other Wednesday.

Compensation ranges from $22.50 to $32.80 per hour with competitive shift differentials. You will triage emergency cases, assist DVM with estimates, diagnostics, ICU or Inpatient care, and communicate with clients about care plans and discharge instructions.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for emergency patients in a veterinary setting.
• Ability to assist DVMs with diagnosing and treatment plans.
• Strong communication skills with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency patients and assist nursing care according to hospital standards.
• Stock and maintain ER/ICU areas and ensure cleanliness.
• Administer medications under supervision; monitor therapeutic responses.
• Perform radiography and basic lab work; assist with physical exams and vitals.
• Explain estimates and discharge instructions to clients; participate in CPR protocols as assigned.

Skills

Triage

Radiography

Lab work

Client communication

Medication administration

Animal handling

Tools

Radiography equipment

LAB equipment

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NYC is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency team during the front-half of the week!

Schedule Need: 7am-7pm; Sun-Tues + every other Wed.

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.