Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island

PetVet Care Centers; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Calm app access and 24/7 EAP

CE stipends and career development

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers' Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island in West Islip, NY is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians in daily tasks, including cleaning, feeding, restraining, and clerical work. This fast-paced, team-driven hospital emphasizes compassionate patient care and client service.

The role involves handling animals of various sizes, maintaining sterile surgery suites, and contributing to a culture of care.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Veterinary experience required.
• Ability to interact with the public.
• Organized and flexible.
• Works quickly and efficiently.
• Works well with others in a team.
• Kind, compassionate and patient.
• Keeps a clean, uncluttered environment.
• Able to follow directions and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals for veterinarians and technicians.
• Feed, exercise and groom patients as directed.
• Clean and sanitize surgery suites and equipment.
• Maintain records of routine care, vitals and observations.
• Assist with medications as allowed by law.
• Restock, clean, and assist other staff as needed.
• Greet clients and document patient history, assist with belongings to vehicles.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Team player

Attention to cleanliness

Tools

Impromed software

Job description

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.

Join our team as a Veterinary Assistant who supports the veterinarians and technicians in their daily tasks by cleaning and maintaining equipment, feeding, exercising and grooming patients, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, restraining and handling patients, and clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island in West Islip, New York, is a premier emergency and specialty hospital offering advanced care across multiple disciplines in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

VMCLI’s Conformance Statements

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

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

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:

• Restraining animals for the veterinarian and Technicians.
• Feeding animals as appropriate with Dr’s instructions.
• Cleaning and making sure that animals are clean and all areas are free of odors.
• Medications (as allowed by law)
• Grooming, as needed.
• Record keeping concerning routine care, vitals, and observations of the patients.
• Animal’s exercise and bathroom trips.
• General well-being of every animal under your care.
• Laundry
• Other duties include restocking, cleaning, assisting other staff members, computer work, paper work, and answering phones.
• Interaction with clients such as greeting them, recording a patient’s history, and helping with patients and/or belongings to and from vehicles may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Veterinary experience required.
• Ability to interact with the public
• Organized
• Flexible
• Works quickly
• Works well with others and understand the team approach
• Is kind and compassionate
• Needs to be able to keep a clean uncluttered environment
• Able to follow directions
• Patience
• Is neat, clean, and Adheres to all VMCLI uniform codes

Special Position Requirements/Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand, lift, reach, stoop, carry, push and pull for at least 8 hours a day.
• Lifting of packages and large bags of food 25-40 lbs
• Lifting and holding animals of all sizes, including large ones
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand the job
• Ability to write neatly and communicate with others
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records
• Ability to restrain animals
• Ability to attend staff meetings and training classes
• Ability to understand the needs of the animals
• Own transportation

Preferences

• Individuals with a true love for animals and a caring personality to help clients. People skills are a must.
• Individuals with a willingness to learn, the ability to pick up new tasks quickly and to multi-task as well as have a strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of Impromed computer software a plus.

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:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range $20.51 — $30.69 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to aCulture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 400 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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