ECC Patient Care Assistant

The role

The ECC Patient Care Assistant provides advanced veterinary assistance to Doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians within the ECC Department. This role supports surgical preparation and case flow through patient-facing and technical support duties.

What you will do

• Follow treatment plan in Instinct
• Obtain primary survey and intake of patient history in the Emergency Room
• Recognize changes in patients' status and react appropriately
• Perform specialized handling and restraint of painful, debilitated and compensated patients
• Perform treatments as pertains to a NYS non-licensed technician
• Monitor patients' vital signs using multiparameter monitoring equipment
• Listen in on LVT rounds
• Perform proficient record keeping in Cornerstone and Instinct
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation including note taking, compressions, and mechanical ventilator
• Ensure cleanliness and comfort of ICU/ES patients

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years work experience
• Animal handling experience
• Be able to restrain all species
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to work successfully as part of a team
• Must have ability to remain composed in stressful and emergency situations
• Must be flexible about working additional hours when necessary
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and communication skills
• Must be able to follow detailed protocols
• Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork
• Able to stand, walk, lift, and bend for extended periods

Nice to have

• 5 years work experience, preferably in a similar position

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Sign-on bonus of $1,000 for NEW hires
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• 50% discount on veterinary care
• 403b matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• May be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program

About the company

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital located in Manhattan. Founded in 1910, it offers compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care.