Veterinary Assistant - ER

Horton Animal Hospital - Discovery; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet care provider seeks a knowledgeable & skilled Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant for their dynamic emergency department. Responsibilities include triaging cases, assisting with diagnostics, and providing exceptional patient care. Competitive salary and shift differentials, along with a focus on career growth and continuous learning, make this a rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance discounts

Annual continuing education allowances

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid time off and floating holidays

Flexible work schedules

Paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medications and their side effects.
• Current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency cases and assist DVM.
• Provide nursing care according to hospital standards.
• Administer medications and perform diagnostics.

Skills

Patient Care

Phlebotomy

Anesthesia Monitoring

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 reviewing estimates as needed. In addition, 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 durations.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform physical exams; accurately assess heart rate, pulse, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort.
• Possess a working knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment and assist with patients classified as ASA I or II.
• Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrate proficiency in designated roles 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 can advance as they gain more skills and experience. We focus on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities for career advancement.
• We value continuous learning, offering annual continuing education allowances, free sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.

• We prioritize 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 holidays for rest and reflection.

We also have 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 in our hospitals, working together to lead the industry with remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request during the application process. We are a drug-free workplace.