Veterinary Assistant

Midislandvet; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts for your own pets

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Mid Island Animal Hospital in Hicksville, NY is seeking a Part-Time or Full-time Veterinary Assistant to join a six-doctor AAHA-accredited practice. You will support doctors and technicians, help with treatments and diagnostics, and ensure exam rooms stay organized and efficient.

Applicants should have 2+ years in a veterinary setting, excellent communication, and the ability to lift and restrain pets up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a veterinary setting (kennel, CSR, assistant, etc.).
• Strong communication skills and ability to multitask without meltdown.
• Calm, can-do attitude when things get hectic.

Responsibilities

• Master safe, confident animal handling and restraint.
• Assist with treatments, diagnostics, and procedures.
• Chat with clients to collect patient histories and relate to medical context.
• Keep exam and treatment areas clean, stocked, and ready.
• Grow skills daily and contribute to a collaborative team.

Skills

2+ years experience

Client communication

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Team player

Job description

Part-Time or Full-time Veterinary Assistant

Mid Island Animal Hospital – Hicksville, NY

Pay range - starting at $16.50/hr (DOE)

Are you the type who stays cool under pressure, doesn’t bat an eye at unexpected bodily fluids, and actually enjoys restocking supplies in oddly satisfying ways? Great—because we’re looking for a Part-Time or Full time Veterinary Assistant to join the crew at Mid Island Animal Hospital in Hicksville, NY.

Our assistants are an essential part of what makes our hospital run smoothly. You’ll support our doctors and technicians in providing exceptional care to patients while keeping things organized, efficient, and (mostly) fur-free.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Mastering the art of safe, confident animal handling and restraint
• Assisting with treatments, diagnostics, and procedures—you’ll be right in the mix
• Chatting with clients to collect patient histories (bonus if you can translate “he’s just been off lately” into medical relevance)
• Keeping exam and treatment areas clean, stocked, and ready for action
• Growing your skills every day—because we’re all about learning and leveling up

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of experience in a veterinary setting (kennel, CSR, assistant, etc. – we love a versatile background!)
• Strong communication chops and a knack for multitasking without melt
• A calm, can-do attitude when things get hectic (and let’s be honest, they will)
• The ability to lift and restrain pets up to 40 pounds and stay on your feet for most of the day
• Team player energy—no lone wolves here

Perks & Benefits:

• Discounts for your own furry (or feathered) family members
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (because we care about you, too)
• A supportive, drama-free team that knows how to work hard and laugh harder

We’re a six-doctor, AAHA-accredited practice in central Long Island with a longstanding reputation for exceptional veterinary care. Our team is tight‑knit, compassionate, and fiercely committed to doing right by every patient and client who walks through our doors. We’re looking for someone who shares that mindset—and who brings reliability, kindness, and maybe a few good dad jokes to the table.

Mid Island Animal Hospital is proud to be a United Veterinary Care partner hospital. UVC helps us keep our unique culture intact while supporting sustainable, fulfilling careers in vet med.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.