Veterinary Assistant, Emergency
Ethos Veterinary Health·Riverhead, New York
Ethos Veterinary Health·Riverhead, New York
Assist veterinarians and technicians with emergency patient care, diagnostics, and treatments in a fast-paced environment. Maintain hospital efficiency by preparing equipment, monitoring hospitalized patients, and keeping treatment areas clean.
Join East End Veterinary Center (EEVC) as a full-time Emergency Veterinary Assistant in Riverhead, NY. Work alongside experienced veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians while supporting emergency and critical care patients in a fast-paced specialty animal hospital environment.
This is a great opportunity for a Veterinary Assistant who enjoys hands-on patient care, learning new skills, and being part of a collaborative team committed to exceptional emergency veterinary medicine.
About East End Veterinary Center - Did you know? We are Suffolk County's ONLY VECCS Level 2 24-hour emergency/critical care and specialty veterinary hospital.
At EEVC, we believe in empowering our team members to take ownership of their work and make meaningful contributions. From day one, our onboarding process is designed to set you up for success, with continued support and mentorship throughout your training.
We encourage initiative and actively support professional growth through structured career development opportunities. Whether you're interested in expanding your skills within surgery or exploring future opportunities throughout the hospital, we're committed to helping you achieve your goals.
Our team is built on respect, collaboration, and a shared passion for providing exceptional care to patients and their families.
Considering Relocating? Great talent can come from anywhere, and we welcome candidates who are considering a move. Whether you're relocating from another city, another state, or across the country, our Talent Acquisition team is here to support you throughout the hiring process and answer questions about the role, the hospital, and the surrounding community.
Join Us At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Equal Opportunity Employer Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
Previous experience as a Veterinary Assistant is preferred, but motivated entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be fluent in English and capable of safely handling and restraining dogs and cats of various sizes.
Market context
In New York, emergency veterinary teams often look for assistants who can support high-volume patient flow and handle urgent cases calmly. This role is competitive because employers typically want prior veterinary medicine experience, active progress toward a Veterinary Technician license, and strong restraint and patient-handling skills. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting so you can quickly confirm fit and save research time.
