Veterinary Assistant, Overnight

About the role

Join Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS) as a full-time Veterinary Assistant in Plainview, NY. Work alongside experienced veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians while supporting emergency and specialty patient care in a fast-paced animal hospital environment. This is a great opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant who enjoys hands-on patient care, learning new skills, and being part of a team dedicated to helping pets and their families during critical moments.

Compensation

Starting at $18+/hour, based on experience and skillset
Overnight Differential (11:00p – 7:00a): Base + $4/hr
Part-Time Benefits: Hands-on training & mentorship, Uniform Allowance + Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE), Veterinary Technician Education Discount + VTNE reimbursement, 16-Week VTNE Study Group, Professional Development Assistance, Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount, 401(k) with employer match, Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Hands-on patient care, learning new skills, supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment, accurate medical record documentation, following hospital cleaning and infection control protocols, adapting to the needs of various departments, delivering compassionate service to clients and their pets, multitasking in a fast-paced environment, lifting 40+ pounds, remaining on your feet for extended periods, willingness to learn and participate in training, fluency in English

Benefits

• Hands-on training & mentorship
• Uniform Allowance
• Free VetBloom access (RACE-approved CE)
• Veterinary Technician Education Discount + VTNE reimbursement
• 16-Week VTNE Study Group
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

Part-Time
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11p - 7a

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
• Absorb and 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

About Long Island Veterinary Specialists

For more than 25 years, Long Island Veterinary Specialists has been a trusted AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving Long Island and the greater metropolitan area. Our team of more than 160 dedicated professionals provides advanced specialty and emergency care while remaining committed to our mission: "Pro Bono Animalium Hominumque" — For the good of animals and humans. Our hospital combines advanced medical technology with a collaborative, supportive culture where team members are encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day. Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking to expand your experience in specialty medicine, LIVS offers an environment where you can develop your skills alongside experienced veterinary professionals. Surrounding Aeras Located in Plainview, NY, LIVS attracts talented veterinary professionals from throughout Long Island and the surrounding region, including: Hicksville, NY & Bethpage, NYSyosset, NY & Melville, NYFarmingdale, NY & Huntington, NYJericho, NY & Westbury, NYGarden City, NY & Massapequa, NYLevittown, NY & Commack, NYDeer Park, NY & East Meadow, NYHuntington Station, NY Considering Relocating? Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together. Join Us At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care. Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.