Veterinary Assistant - Ophthalmology

BluePearl Pet Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,471,680 - 93,985,382; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Paid time off

401k plan

Parental leave

Mental health support

Education allowance

Pet discounts

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NY is hiring an Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant to support our ophthalmology patients with compassionate, professional care.

You will assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, restrain canines and felines when necessary, prepare medications, and present clear estimates to clients. The role features a Weekdays, 4x10s schedule, competitive hourly pay with shift differentials and opportunities for growth within Mars Veterinary Health.

Qualifications

• Energetic, passionate, and driven Veterinary Assistant candidate for Ophthalmology.
• Experience or willingness to work in ophthalmology environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for ophthalmology patients following safety protocols.
• Restrain canine and feline patients as needed.
• Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (eyelid tacking, corneal debridement, burr/grid keratotomy, cryoablation).
• Set up for ocular ultrasound and retinal imaging.
• Prepare medications and discharge instructions for clients.
• Explain hospital estimates clearly to clients.

Skills

Animal handling

Catheter placement

Ophthalmology care

Tools

Ocular ultrasound

Retinal camera

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital – Veterinary Assistant (Ophthalmology)

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NY is now hiring an energetic, passionate, and driven Veterinary Assistant for our Ophthalmology department.

Schedule

Weekdays, 4x10s

Pay

$22.50 - $32.80 per hour plus competitive shift differentials based on experience and competency assessment.

Shift Differentials

• Mon – Fri: 6 pm to 8 am = +$4.50/hr.
• Sat & Sun: 8 am to 6 pm = +$4.50/hr.
• Sat & Sun: 6 pm to 8 am = +$8.00/hr.

Role Overview

As an Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant, you will be responsible for treating and diagnosing stable ophthalmology patients.

Responsibilities

• Compassionately, calmly, and gently approach and handle patients according to safety protocols and core values.
• Recognize abnormal heart and lung sounds.
• Appropriately restrain aggressive canine and feline patients.
• Place peripheral over‑needle catheter in all peripheral vessels.
• Set up constant rate infusions (CRI).
• Understand hospital estimates and clearly present and explain them to clients.
• Prepare medications and patients/clients for discharge with concise directions.
• Set up for ocular ultrasound and retinal camera.
• Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including:
  • Eyelid tacking
  • Corneal debridement and burr/grid keratotomy
  • Cryoablation

Benefits

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Progressive skill‑based leveling with opportunities to advance within Mars Veterinary Health.
• Annual continuing education allowance, free training sessions, BluePearl University, and access to approximately 2,000 medical journals.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401 k and retirement planning.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• Regional licensed social worker for lifestyle guidance.
• Family‑like culture and teamwork.
• Company‑paid disability coverage.
• Mental health support including 12 free therapy sessions annually.
• Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Additional Employment Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment‑based green card.