Veterinary Assistant, Ophthalmology

Veterinary Assistant, OphthalmologyDo 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-timeTuesday - Friday1 Saturday/monthCompensation:$18 - $22, will commensurate with experience and skillsetComprehensive benefits, including:Health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company match & retirement planPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveEmployee assistance programDiscounted care for your petsGrowth and education opportunities within a supportive teamTraining, mentorship & education opportunities to help you growA strong, supportive team that has your back every dayResponsibilities 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 patientsAssisting with restraint, feeding, and daily patient needsSupporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians with proceduresMaintaining hospital cleaning protocols and accurate medical record documentationFlexing between different departments, adapting to where you're most neededQualificationsSomeone who genuinely loves working with animals and peopleDetail-oriented, organized, and reliableAble to multitask in a fast-moving, high-energy environmentProfessional and tactful when communicating with clients and teammatesFlexible and willing to jump in wherever neededPhysically capable of lifting 40+ lbs and standing for long periodsPrevious experience is great, but we're happy to provide hands-on training!Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role.Who we are: 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. 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."