Veterinary Assistant, LIVS
Ethos Veterinary HealthAbout the role
🐾 Veterinary Assistant – Long Island Veterinary Specialists (Plainview, NY)
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 schedule with a mix of weekday & weekend shifts
- $18+, will commensurate with experience and skillset
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
- 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!
- 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.”
For more information about us, please visit: https://www.livs.org.
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com..
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 provid
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