
Veterinary Assistant, Emergency | $20–$24/hr
Location: Riverhead, NY
Schedule: Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts per week
Compensation: $20–$24/hour + $3/hour Overnight Shift Differential
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.
EEVC is conveniently located in Riverhead, NY and attracts veterinary professionals from throughout Long Island and beyond, including:
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.
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
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.
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.

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence.