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Veterinary Assistant Emergency

BluePearl


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 22 - 32
Posted: 31 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

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BluePearl Pet Hospital in Midtown NYC is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join our Emergency team!


Schedule: Daytime Thurs-Sat 7am-7pm

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

Our Veterinary Assistants triage emergency cases as they come in and assist DVM with crafting and going overestimates as addition they perform diagnostics (radiographs labwork etc) setting patients up in ICU or Inpatient ward discharging patients and handling client communication.

As an Emergency 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 ER ICU and other designated areas for the role.

  • Understand classification of commonly usedmedications 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 rateand 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 2000 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.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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