Veterinary Assistant - ER

Radiology Partners Gulf Coast; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiology Partners Gulf Coast seeks a dedicated Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant for its busy emergency department in New York. The role involves providing critical patient care, assisting veterinarians, and ensuring high standards of nursing care. We offer competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Annual continuing education allowances

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off and floating holidays

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medications and their side effects.
• Ability to perform diagnostics and phlebotomy.
• Experience with animal care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care according to hospital standards.
• Triage emergency cases and assist veterinarians.
• Administer medications and perform physical exams.

Skills

Patient care

Medication knowledge

Triage skills

Veterinary diagnostics

Education

Certification in Veterinary Assistance

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 DVMs 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 responses.

• Administer medications via appropriate routes and durations.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform physical exams; accurately monitor 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 on pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage you to grow with us. 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. We offer annual continuing education allowances, free sessions, our own BluePearl University for 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 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 providing 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any protected characteristic. Assistance or accommodations during the application process are available upon request. We are a drug-free workplace.