Veterinary Assistant - ER

Grass Valley Veterinary Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal care provider is looking for an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join their dynamic team. The role involves triaging emergency cases, providing nursing care, and collaborating with veterinarians to ensure quality pet care. This opportunity offers competitive pay, shift differentials, and continuous training and development, aligning with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of pets.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Annual continuing education allowance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Paid paternity leave

Employer-provided disability

Qualifications

• Competence in handling emergency cases.
• Understanding of medication classifications and side effects.
• Experience with physical exams and monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency cases and assist DVM in patient management.
• Administer medications and perform diagnostics.
• Monitor vital signs and report patient conditions.

Skills

Nursing care

Client communication

Medication administration

Diagnostics

Phlebotomy

Job description

BluePearl Kirkland is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join their fast-paced emergency department.

VA Pay: $21.26 - $31.45/Hr

This pay band is a starting point and is dependent on experience and advancement through Kahuna leveling system.

We also 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 = $4.00 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $5.50 Shift Differential
• Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.00 Shift Differential

Are you committed and passionate about enriching lives through remarkable care for pets?

• Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding work environment?

Are you a team player who enjoys working together on a team to provide quality care for pets?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, then we want to hear from you.

Our Veterinary Assistants triage emergency cases as they come in and assist DVM with crafting and going over estimates as needed. They perform diagnostics (radiographs, lab work, etc.), set patients up in ICU or Inpatient ward, discharge patients, and handle client communication.

As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you will:

• Provide nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
• Report patient signalment, problem list, and plan during nursing rounds.
• Understand classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects, and appropriately monitor therapeutic response.
• Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform physical exam; accurately count heart rate, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
• Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients assigned ASA I or II classifications.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We focus on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in their careers.
• We understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.

• We value your health and well-being by providing:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Paid paternity leave and employer-provided short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans for rest and reflection.

• A regional licensed social worker available to provide guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle in a fast-paced environment.

• We promote a family-like culture. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations during the application process are available upon request. We are a drug-free workplace.