Veterinary Assistant

Job Details

Job Type


Administrative

Salary Range


$50,000-$55,000

Start Date


As soon as possible

FLSA Status


Non-exempt

Application Deadline


Nov 30, 2028

Contact


Please submit an online application

Job Description

Position Summary

The Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine (LIU-CVM) invites applications for 2 full-time Veterinary Assistant positions with both primarily located at North Shore Animal League (NSAL) with some work occurring at LIU-CVM Post campus. Those stationed at NSAL will assist in our new shelter medicine program and or an emergency critical care and surgical service program. The successful candidates may assist with small animal laboratories on the LIU-CVM campus. All positions will report to the Department Head of Veterinary Clinical Sciences. When available, the successful candidates will work closely with LIU-CVM faculty and assist in other programs such as the small animal wellness clinic, Trap, Neuter and Release, and other outreach programs overseen by clinical faculty.


Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians, faculty, and clinical staff with routine patient care, handling, and restraint of small animals.
• Support clinical and shelter operations by preparing exam rooms, cleaning and organizing work areas, and restocking supplies.
• Help prepare animals for exams, procedures, and surgery, and assist with basic postprocedure monitoring.
• Maintain clear and accurate records by assisting with charting and documentation as directed.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, students, technicians, and shelter staff to support patient care, teaching activities, and outreach programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have extensive veterinary assistant experience or successful completion of a Veterinary Technician program.

• Work experience and familiarity with the veterinary medical profession

• Good people skills/team player

• On-the-fly problem solver

• Experience with teaching students will strengthen the position application, but is not essential

• Knowledge of: Small animal techniques and handling skills

About The Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine at Long Island University:


LIU-LCVM received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the AVMA- Council on Education on October 16, 2019 and graduated its inaugural class in May 2024. Currently, with over 100 off-campus affiliate sites, LIU Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine utilizes a distributed model of clinical education. The Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine has modern physical facilities designed to support its instructional needs and research activities.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.