Emergency and Critical Care Patient Care Assistant

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.

The ECC Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides advanced veterinary assistance to the Doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs) within the ECC Department. This position supports surgical preparation and case flow by performing both patient-facing and technical support duties, ensuring emergent patients proceed efficiently and safely. 

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 getting hands on patient experience

List duties and 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  
• Monitor patients' vital signs using multiparameter monitoring equipment 
• Listens in on LVT rounds, fundamental understanding patient’s disease process 
• Proficient record keeping, record findings on treatments sheets/enter Cornerstone/Instinct 
• Patient/Client advocacy 
• 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 

List qualifications desired (including education & experience) 

Schedules:

• TBD

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.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 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
• You may be eligible for The Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program as we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer

Pay Range 24.3 - 30.3 USD