Emergency Veterinary Assistant; Part-time

Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Part‑time)

Pet Vet Care Centers’ Atlantic Coast New York Veterinary Specialists – Bohemia is currently seeking Emergency Veterinary Assistants (Part‑time) to join their team!

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people by providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage.

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

Position Overview

The veterinary assistant provides support to 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 performing clerical and administrative work. They deliver quality care for all patients and provide exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to all patients
• Greet patients and their owners upon arrival and show them to an examining room, taking the patient’s weight and vital signs
• Triage patients, perform physical exams, treatments, and administer medication as directed by licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs)
• Calm and soothe anxious patients
• Assist doctors and technicians with medication administration or patient restraint
• Perform laboratory tests and take radiographs
• Operate and maintain hospital equipment, including EKG, fluid pump, syringe pump, scales, anesthetic monitors, and machines
• Fill prescriptions, calculate and administer medications, maintain proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs
• Feed patients as prescribed, record appetites, and report any unusual conditions
• Communicate positively with clients and ensure they feel comfortable leaving their pet(s)
• Educate clients about insurance, wellness, and medicinal plans
• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital daily; clean equipment, kennels, and facilities using chemicals and supplies; complete laundry
• Bath and care for overnight patients; ensure every animal released is clean and groomed
• Adhere to the hospital’s safety and wellness regulations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Show up for work regularly; full‑time presence at work is essential for every shift
• Promote hospital products and services and support the organization
• Respond respectfully and urgently to directions from the DVM or LVT
• Perform any other duties as assigned; may have additional duties in specialty areas (e.g., dentistry, surgery, emergency, radiology, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine)

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One or more years’ experience in a veterinary environment successfully performing all duties of this position

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Vet Tech (VTNE) Certification preferred
• Experience with surgical monitoring, radiology, dental prophylaxis, and client education

Schedule

• Saturday: 7 am–3 pm or 3 pm–11 pm
• Sunday: 11 pm–7 am

Pay Range: $19 – $20 USD

At Pet Vet 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, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Pet Vet 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