Seeking an independent and compassionate Vet Assistant to join our team!

Why Levittown Animal Hospital in Levittown, NY?
We have a strong focus on culture and team satisfaction, and we foster a collaborative environment where all team members have a say in the decisions we make. Our team is diverse and inclusive; All are welcome!  

We are looking for team members that are trustworthy and compassionate with a strong work ethic and are looking to strengthen the human animal bond.

Our mission is to offer the best health care options for our patients in a compassionate, friendly, and caring environment. With appropriate client education, we empower our clients to make informed decisions regarding their companion’s health care.  

Our goal for our clients is to provide gold standard care along with an outstanding experience.

What makes us different from other hospitals? 
No boarding, no over-nights, no on-call duties.  We promote open communication and encourage feedback on all levels of the organization to deliver the best work experience possible.  Our goal for our team is to provide support in every way possible, while still be able to enjoy coming to work!

We are the first hospital on LI to become Low Stress Handling certified.  We take great pride in making visits as stress-free as possible for our patients.  We are also AAHA accredited and will continue to maintain that level of medical and surgical standards.

We believe that job satisfaction and work-life balance are important:
We have a 4-day work week, generous discounts for your pet’s health care, and competitive compensation packages with benefits.

Best of Long Island:
We were voted Best Pet Hospital and Best Veterinarian (Dr. Michael Funk, DVM) in Bethpage’s Best of Long Island. We are extremely honored that our clients and community recognize the outstanding care our hospital provides.

Who are we looking for?
Applicants must have at least 1+ years of veterinary assistant experience, professional work ethic, positive personality, ability to multi-task, and have a passion for delivering exceptional care to patients.

Schedule:
This is a part-time need, working 15-20 hours per week

Responsibilities can include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians.
• Handling and restraining pets for exams and procedures.
• Assist in the taking of x-rays.
• Monitor and collect urine and fecal samples as needed.
• Monitor, care for, record, and report physical signs of hospitalized/surgical patients.
• Responsible for cleaning/maintenance of hospital.
• Filling medication prescriptions and dispensing medications to clients.
• Surgical assistance to veterinarians and technicians.

Benefits:
We’re dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include:

• Competitive salary: $17-$20/hr. based on experience and skill set!
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan
• Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians
• Guardian voluntary benefits