Veterinary Assistant, Overnight
About The Position
Join Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS) as a full-time Overnight Veterinary Assistant and become an essential part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional emergency and specialty veterinary care. If you love working with animals, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy supporting both patients and teammates during critical moments, we'd love to meet you. LIVS is a trusted AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan area for over 25 years. With a team of more than 160 dedicated professionals, LIVS is committed to providing advanced veterinary medicine while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and rewarding workplace. Our mission, "Pro Bono Animalium Hominumque – For the Good of Animals and Humans," guides everything we do. We combine advanced medical technology with compassionate patient care to deliver exceptional outcomes for pets and their families. Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence.
Requirements
- Previous veterinary, animal care, kennel, or healthcare experience preferred, but not required
- Genuine passion for working with animals and supporting their care
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced emergency hospital environment
- Professional communication skills with clients and team members
- Reliable, adaptable, and team-oriented mindset
- Ability to lift 40+ pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods
- Willingness to learn and participate in hands-on training opportunities
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Responsibilities
- Provide comfort, nursing support, and daily care for hospitalized patients
- Assist with patient restraint, feeding, walking, and general husbandry
- Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment
- Assist with accurate medical record documentation
- Follow hospital cleaning and infection control protocols
- Adapt to the needs of various departments and support patient care where needed
- Deliver compassionate service to clients and their pets during emergency situations
Benefits
- Hands-on training & mentorship
- Continuing Education
- 2 weeks of paid vacation + 7 days of sick/personal time
- Paid Holiday Time
- Employee referral bonuses
- Employee pet discount
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Disability & Life Insurance
- HSA/FSA Options
- 401(k) with employer match
- Access to VetBloom for RACE-approved continuing education and training
- Veterinary Technology Education Sponsorships
- LVT license reimbursement
- VTNE reimbursement
- VTS Support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
