Veterinary Assistant - Neurology

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BluePearl in Midtown, NYC is looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their Neurology department. In this role, you will provide nursing care, educate clients, and assist with clinical procedures. BluePearl offers comprehensive benefits, a commitment to diversity, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Trupanion pet insurance

Annual education allowances

Flexible schedules

401k plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in providing veterinary care and education.
• Ability to monitor vital signs and perform clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards.
• Educate clients, gather histories, and perform physical exams.
• Assist with IVC placement and venipuncture procedures.

Skills

Nursing care

Client education

Vital signs monitoring

Venipuncture procedures

Job description

BluePearl in Midtown, NYC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Neurology department!

Schedule: 4 10-hour shifts during the weekday

Pay: $22.50 - $30.00 / hour

As a Neurology Veterinary Assistant, you will:

1. Provide nursing care to stable patients according to hospital standards of care and core values
2. Discharge, perform call backs, and refill medications
3. Educate clients, gather histories, and communicate findings to the Clinician
4. Perform physical exams; accurately monitor vital signs such as heart rate, pulse, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate, and effort
5. Understand normal vital parameters
6. Assist with IVC placement and venipuncture procedures
7. Set up intravenous fluids
8. Operate all brands of intravenous fluid pumps and troubleshoot errors
9. Restrain patients during consults and diagnostics

Why BluePearl?

1. We are passionate about pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts on pet treatments, procedures, and food for our associates.
2. We support your growth through skill-based leveling, talent development programs, and leadership workshops. As part of Mars Veterinary Health, there are endless opportunities for career advancement.
3. We promote continuous learning with annual education allowances, free training sessions, BluePearl University, and access to over 2,000 medical journals.
4. We prioritize your health and well-being with comprehensive insurance options, parental leave, flexible schedules, 401k plans, paid time off, and support from a licensed social worker.
5. We foster a family-like culture focused on teamwork and remarkable pet care.

BluePearl is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We treat all individuals with respect and dignity and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristics. Assistance and accommodations are available upon request during the application process. We are a drug-free workplace.