ECC Patient Care Assistant

510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065 Do you love animals? Are you interested in a career in veterinary medicine? Or are you looking to take your veterinary career to the next level by working at one of the premier veterinary hospitals in the country? Then becoming a Patient Care Assistant at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the career path for you! The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC), located in the heart of New York City, seeks an Emergency & Critical Care Patient Care Assistant. This is a rare opportunity to join the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital and take your career to the next level. Our Patient Care Assistants get the unparalleled opportunity to grow and expand their skillset working alongside top specialists and experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) at the world’s largest non‑profit animal hospital. Patient Care Assistants work with our patients from the initial exam and diagnosis, through treatments, advanced procedures, and discharge. Our Patient Care Assistants are vital to our patients’ success, and they are highly valued members of our care teams. Who this position is right for Experienced veterinary assistants looking to further their knowledge base and skillset Pre‑Veterinary and Veterinary Technician students who want to work and learn alongside veterinarians and technicians that are in the top of their fields while gaining hands‑on patient experience Responsibilities Ability to follow treatment plan in Instinct Ability to obtain primary survey and intake of patient history in the Emergency Room Recognize changes in patients’ status & react appropriately Specialized handling and restraint of painful, debilitated & compensated patients Perform treatments as pertains to a NYS non‑licensed technician Listen in on LVT rounds, fundamental understanding patient’s disease process Proficient record keeping, record findings on treatments sheets/enter Cornerstone/Instinct Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (note taking, compressions, mechanical ventilator) Ensure cleanliness and comfort of ICU/ES patients Provide patient restraint as appropriate to critically ill patients Assist with the production of diagnostic images during radiology’s off hours Maintain excellent working relationships between the ICU/ES and other departments Maintain excellent communication with the veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and other staff members Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent 2 years work experience, preferably in a similar position Animal handling experience; able to restrain all species Must be able to lift 50 pounds Team‑player; able to work successfully as part of a team Remain composed in stressful and emergency situations Flexible about working additional hours when necessary Excellent organizational, multi‑tasking, and communication skills Follow detailed protocols Neatly and correctly fill out paperwork Physical Requirements Must be able to lift 50 pounds Able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods. Comfortable working in a surgical/sterile environment for prolonged shifts. Pay Range $24.30 – $30.30 USD Benefits Generous sign‑on bonus $1,000 Generous paid time off Tuition assistance 50% discount on veterinary care 403(b) matching Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Eligibility for Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program (501(c)(3) nonprofit employer) Important As set forth in Schwarzman Animal Medical Center’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Schwarzman Animal Medical Center