Veterinary Assistant - Ophthalmology

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital – Veterinary Assistant (Ophthalmology)

Blue Pearl Pet Hospital in Brooklyn, NY is now hiring an energetic, passionate, and driven Veterinary Assistant for our Ophthalmology department.

Weekdays, 4x10s

$22.50 - $32.80 per hour plus competitive shift differentials based on experience and competency assessment.

• Mon – Fri: 6 pm to 8 am = +$4.50/hr.
• Sat & Sun: 8 am to 6 pm = +$4.50/hr.
• Sat & Sun: 6 pm to 8 am = +$8.00/hr.

As an Ophthalmology Veterinary Assistant, you will be responsible for treating and diagnosing stable ophthalmology patients.

• Compassionately, calmly, and gently approach and handle patients according to safety protocols and core values.
• Recognize abnormal heart and lung sounds.
• Appropriately restrain aggressive canine and feline patients.
• Place peripheral over‑needle catheter in all peripheral vessels.
• Set up constant rate infusions (CRI).
• Understand hospital estimates and clearly present and explain them to clients.
• Prepare medications and patients/clients for discharge with concise directions.
• Set up for ocular ultrasound and retinal camera.
• Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including:
  • Eyelid tacking
  • Corneal debridement and burr/grid keratotomy
  • Cryoablation

• Trupanion pet insurance and discounts for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• Progressive skill‑based leveling with opportunities to advance within Mars Veterinary Health.
• Annual continuing education allowance, free training sessions, Blue Pearl University, and access to approximately 2,000 medical journals.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 401 k and retirement planning.
• Paid time off and floating holiday plans.
• Regional licensed social worker for lifestyle guidance.
• Family‑like culture and teamwork.
• Company‑paid disability coverage.
• Mental health support including 12 free therapy sessions annually.
• Pet insurance, associate discounts, scrub allowance, and referral bonuses.

Blue Pearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and each applicant 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.