Veterinary Assistant, Overnight

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

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.

Compensation

• Starting at $18+/hour, based on experience and skillset
• Overnight Shift Differential: Base Pay + $4/hour for hours worked between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM

Schedule

• Full-time, Overnight
• Saturday & Tuesday: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Sunday & Monday: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

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
• Ask us about VTNE reimbursement!
• VTS Support

Responsibilities
As a Veterinary Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting patient care, hospital operations, and the veterinary team. Responsibilities include:

• 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

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

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 New York metropolitan area. 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.

Surrounding Areas
LIVS is located in Plainview, NY, and is easily accessible from:

• Hicksville, NY
• Bethpage, NY
• Syosset, NY
• Farmingdale, NY
• Melville, NY
• Huntington, NY
• Levittown, NY
• Massapequa, NY
• Westbury, NY
• Garden City, NY
• East Meadow, NY
• Huntington Station, NY
• Commack, NY
• Smithtown, NY
• Queens, NY

Considering Relocation?
Join one of the region's most established specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals and build your career alongside experienced veterinary professionals. Whether you're starting your veterinary journey or looking to expand your skills in emergency medicine, LIVS offers hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities for long-term professional growth in a supportive team environment.

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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.