BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Veterinary Assistant to float between our specialty departments to help with service demands.Schedule: Sun-Tues + EO Wed, 10pm-10am
Pay: $22.50 - $32.80 / hour + competitive shift differentials
This pay band is dependent on experience and advancement through our competency assessment tool.
We 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 = +$4.50/hr. Shift Differential
- Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = +$4.50/hr. Shift Differential
- Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = +$8.00/hr. Shift Differential
As a Veterinary Assistant, you will: - Assist with nursing care to patients according to hospital standards of care and core values.
- Stock, clean and maintain cleanliness in our appointment rooms.
- Understand classification of commonly used medications, associated side effects and appropriately monitors therapeutic response.
- Administer medications via appropriate routes and duration under the guidance of an LVT.
- Perform radiography and lab work.
- Perform physical exam; accurately counts heart, pulse rate, capillary refill time, mucous membranes, temperature, respiratory rate and effort.
- Engage with our clients by performing triages, going over estimates and providing discharge instruction.
- Remain current on R.E.C.O.V.E.R CPR guidelines and demonstrates proficiency in designated role as assigned by attending clinician and/or supervisor.
Why BluePearl?We offer advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth. Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams, access leading-edge resources, and be part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care every day.
We also offer:- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid parental leave, + more
- Annual CE allowance, free training, and access to 2,000+ medical journals
- Licensure, VTNE, and VTS support
- Company-paid disability coverage
- Mental health support, including 12 free therapy sessions annually
- Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses
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 you 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.
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.
