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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