Veterinary Assistant - ER

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in New York is seeking an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant for their busy emergency department. Successful candidates will provide vital nursing care to pets in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for professional growth and competitive pay, including shift differentials. Join a passionate team dedicated to exceptional pet care and enjoy benefits focusing on your health and well-being.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options

Paid time off and floating holidays

Flexible work schedules

Annual continuing education allowances

Trupanion pet insurance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of emergency veterinary procedures.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and physical exams.
• Understanding of anesthesia monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and assist with emergency cases.
• Triage patients and report on their condition.
• Administer medications and conduct diagnostics.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Communication

Diagnostics

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certification

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. 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 record 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 clinicians and/or supervisors.

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food to our associates.
• We encourage growth. Our technicians are leveled by 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, BluePearl University training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.

We support 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.

Our hospital culture is family-like. We believe in working together to lead the industry by providing remarkable care for pets.

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 or expression, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Assistance and accommodations are available upon request during the application process. We are a drug-free workplace.