Veterinary Assistant - ER

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary emergency department as an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant. You will provide exceptional nursing care to pets, assist with emergency procedures, and communicate effectively with clients. Enjoy competitive pay, shift differentials, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth, all while making a difference in the lives of pets.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision and life insurance options.

Paid paternity leave.

Flexible work schedules.

Access to continuing education and training programs.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of nursing care standards and veterinary practice.
• Ability to perform diagnostics and provide emergency veterinary assistance.
• Good client communication skills to assist in client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and triage emergency cases.
• Administer medications and perform physical exams.
• Monitor patients and assist with anesthesia for ASA I or II classifications.

Skills

Nursing care

Client communication

Phlebotomy

Monitoring therapeutic response

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 during 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 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 duration.
• 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 assigned ASA I or II classifications.
• 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 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 opportunities to advance in their careers.
• We value continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free sessions, BluePearl University training, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.

We also 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.

Additionally, we offer access to a regional licensed social worker for 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 welcome applications regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please request it. No applicant will be penalized for requesting assistance. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.