Veterinary Assistant - ER

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital is looking for an Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant to provide exceptional care in a fast-paced environment. You'll be key in triaging emergency cases and assisting veterinarians in providing quality care to pets. The role offers competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and a supportive family-like culture focused on pet well-being.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Annual continuing education allowances

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off and floating holidays

Qualifications

• Report patient signalment and plan during nursing rounds.
• Provide nursing care according to hospital standards.
• Possess knowledge of anesthesia/monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Triaging emergency cases as they come in.
• Assisting DVM with estimates and diagnostics.
• Administering medications and performing phlebotomy.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

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 duration.
• 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 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 part of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance their careers.
• 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 prioritize your health and well-being with:

• 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 foster a family-like culture. We believe in working together to lead the industry by delivering remarkable care for pets.

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request during the application process. We are a drug-free workplace.