Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant, LIVS

Veterinary Assistant, Emergency | $18+/hr | Overnight | Full-Time Benefits | Plainview, NY | 

Long Island Veterinary Specialists

Do you love animals, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a hospital where your work truly makes a difference? At Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS), we’re looking for a Veterinary Assistant who brings compassion, teamwork, and dedication to every shift.

Schedule:

• Full-time, overnights

• Saturday/Tuesday 11p - 7:30a

• Sunday/Monday 7p - 7a

Compensation:

• $18+, will commensurate with experience and skillset

• Shift Differential: Hours worked between 11p - 7a: Base + $4/hr

Who we are:

For over 25 years, LIVS has been a trusted, AAHA-certified specialty and emergency hospital serving the Long Island and metropolitan community. With a team of 160+ passionate professionals, our mission—“Pro Bono Animalium Hominumque… For the good of animals and humans”—guides everything we do. We’re proud of our cutting-edge technology, but even prouder of the people who make our hospital a supportive, caring, and fun place to grow.

What you’ll do:

As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting our patients, clients, and medical team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing comfort, cleanliness, and care for hospitalized patients

• Assisting with restraint, feeding, and daily patient needs

• Supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians with procedures

• Maintaining hospital cleaning protocols and accurate medical record documentation

• Flexing between different departments, adapting to where you’re most needed

Who you are:

• Someone who genuinely loves working with animals and people

• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable

• Able to multitask in a fast-moving, high-energy environment

• Professional and tactful when communicating with clients and teammates

• Flexible and willing to jump in wherever needed

• Physically capable of lifting 40+ lbs and standing for long periods

• Previous experience is great, but we’re happy to provide hands-on training!

Comprehensive benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match & retirement plan

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Employee assistance program

• Discounted care for your pets

• Growth and education opportunities within a supportive team

• Training, mentorship & education opportunities to help you grow

• A strong, supportive team that has your back every day

✨ If you’re ready to start or grow your veterinary career surrounded by people who share your passion, apply today and join us in our mission of caring “for the good of animals and humans.”

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Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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