Veterinary Assistant - Ophthalmology

Veterinary Assistant

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NY is now hiring for an energetic, passionate, and driven Veterinary Assistant to join our Ophthalmology department!! Schedule: Weekdays, 4x10s 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 an Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant, you will be responsible for treatments and diagnostics of stable ophthalmology patients. Role as an Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant: You compassionately, calmly, and gently approach and handle our patients according to safety protocols and our core values. Recognition abnormal heart and lung sounds. Appropriately restrain aggressive canine and feline patients. Able to place peripheral over-the-needle catheter in all peripheral vessels. Set up constant rate infusions (CRI). You understand our hospital estimates and can clearly present and explain them to our clients. You prepare medications and our patients/clients for discharge with concise directions for our clients. Set up for ocular ultrasound and retinal camera. Set up and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures which may include: Eyelid tacking Corneal debridement and burr/grid keratotomy Cryoablation 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.