Veterinary Assistant

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island is currently seeking Veterinary Assistants to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people - providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage - for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience - every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide , we offer :

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Title : Veterinary Assistant

Work Location : Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island (VMCLI)

Department : Clerical

Exempt Status : Non-exempt

Position Status : Full Time

Reports to : LVT, Clinicians, All senior Staff

Works closely with : LVT's, Client Care Coordinators, Hospital Administrator, Clinicians, and Owners

VMCLI's Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following :

Position Purpose

Veterinary assistants provide supportive services under the direction of the veterinarian and Veterinary Technicians. This includes but is not limited to administering oral or topical medications, as allowed by NY state law; setting up equipment for both treatment rooms and surgery, restraining animals, lab work, general facility cleaning, cleaning of all wards and isolation rooms, interacting with the public and answering phones occasionally.

Responsibilities / Duties / Functions / Tasks

The following is a list of essential job requirements. This list may be revised at any time and additional duties not listed here may be assigned as needed. Job Functions and Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Qualifications

Special Position Requirements / Physical Requirements

Preferences

Work Requirements

This is a very physical position and it involves a lot lifting and holding of animals of all sizes.

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include :

Pay Range

$17.75-$30.37 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care - for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals , including 1700+ veterinarians , we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy , empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin / ancestry, physical / mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M / F / D / V

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