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ECC Patient Care Assistant

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center·New York

$24 - $30/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 16 days ago
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About the role

The ECC Patient Care Assistant provides advanced veterinary assistance to doctors and licensed veterinary technicians, supporting surgical preparation and case flow. They perform both patient-facing and technical support duties to ensure emergent patients proceed efficiently and safely.

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

Skills 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)

Qualified applicants will have

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5 years work experience, preferably in a similar position
  • Must have animal handling experience, and 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 are essential
  • Must be able to follow detailed protocols
  • Must neatly and correctly fill out paperwork as necessary

Our comprehensive benefits package includes

  • Competitive salary
  • Generous sign-on bonus $1,000
  • 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

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 $24.30—$30.30 USD

Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning

Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

AMC just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.

Highlights include

A brand-new full floor surgical center, 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high field MRI for small animals in NYC), 64-slice spiral CT scanner, Electroencephalography (EEG), Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT

A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties

With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.

A Hospital in the heart of NYC

AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$24 - $30/hr
Location
New York
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
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Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

The Stephen & Christine Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) is the world’s largest non-profit animal hospital with 140+ veterinarians providing the highest quality medical care across 20+ specialties and services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our mission to...

Salary listed on 14 jobs
IndustryVeterinary
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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