Veterinary Assistant, Emergency

Ethos Veterinary Health•Riverhead, NY

7d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

East End Veterinary Center (EEVC) is hiring a full-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant in Riverhead, NY. The role supports emergency and critical care patients in a fast-paced specialty animal hospital, working alongside veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians. It is suited to someone who enjoys hands-on patient care, learning new skills, and contributing to a collaborative team focused on exceptional emergency veterinary medicine. EEVC describes itself as Suffolk County’s only VECCS Level 2 24-hour emergency, critical care, and specialty veterinary hospital. The organization provides onboarding, training support, mentorship, and structured career development opportunities. The schedule is five 8-hour shifts; further schedule details will be discussed during the interview. Compensation is $20–$24 per hour based on experience and skillset, with an additional $3 per hour overnight shift differential. EEVC is part of Ethos Veterinary Health, which is part of the NVA Group. Ethos describes its network as comprising 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, with opportunities for mentorship, learning, and professional growth. Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant in a veterinary hospital is required.
Passion for providing outstanding patient care and exceptional client service.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced emergency and specialty veterinary environment.
Comfort working a flexible schedule, including days, overnights, and weekends.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn, grow, and support the entire hospital team.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient examinations, treatments, and nursing care.
Support diagnostic procedures, laboratory testing, imaging, and patient monitoring.
Safely restrain patients for examinations and medical procedures.
Prepare patients and treatment areas for procedures and diagnostics.
Maintain clean, organized exam rooms, treatment areas, and hospital equipment.
Monitor patient comfort and communicate changes to the medical team.
Accurately document treatments and patient information within the hospital information system.
Provide compassionate client service and educate pet owners as directed by the veterinary team.
Collaborate with doctors, technicians, client care coordinators, and support staff to provide exceptional patient care.
Contribute to a positive, team-oriented hospital culture and help maintain an efficient workflow.

Benefits

Continuing education and uniform allowance.
Free VetBloom access, including RACE-approved continuing education, and access to a VetGirl subscription.
CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursement.
RECOVER training for advanced CPR skills.
Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships, VTNE reimbursement, and VTS support.
16-week VTNE study group.
Professional development assistance.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
Employee referral bonuses and employee discount.
Access to financial benefits for student loans, mortgages, and personal loans.
NVA Pet Resort discount and pet insurance discount.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
Life insurance.
Other insurance options: AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee Assistance Program.