Veterinary Receptionist, Overnight

Veterinary Receptionist, Overnight | Starting at $20+/hour. Location: Plainview, NYSchedule: Full-Time | Three 12-hr Overnight Shifts | 7p – 7a.

Compensation

Starting at $20+/hour, commensurate with knowledge and experience. Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS) is hiring a Veterinary Receptionist to join our specialty and emergency animal hospital in Plainview, NY. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys client communication, problem-solving, and supporting pets and their families in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

As the first point of contact for our clients, you’ll help create a welcoming experience while working alongside a compassionate team dedicated to exceptional patient and client care.Compensation. Starting at $18+/hour.

Compensation

will be based on knowledge and experience. Full-Time Benefits. Hands-on training & mentorship. Continuing Education & Uniform Allowance + Free Vet. Bloom access (RACE-approved CE)CVT/LVT/RVT license reimbursementRECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills. Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships + VTNE reimbursement + VTS Support16-Week VTNE Study Group.

Professional Development Assistance. Starting 2 weeks PTO + 7 days sick/personal time + Paid Holidays. Employee Referral Bonuses + Employee Pet Discount. Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loansNVA Pet Resort Discount + Pet Insurance Discount. Medical, Dental, Vision + HSA/FSA Options.

Insurance Options: Life and AD&D + Short & Long-Term Disability + Critical Illness + Accident + Hospital Indemnity401(k) with employer match. Employee Assistance Program. Schedule. Three 12-hr Overnight Shifts, 7p – 7a Responsibilities. Welcome clients and provide professional, compassionate customer service. Coordinate patient admissions, discharges, and client updates.

Answer phone calls and assist clients with questions and scheduling needs. Support medication refill requests and client communication. Review invoices and assist with payment processing. Maintain organization and accuracy in a fast-paced specialty and emergency veterinary hospital. Partner with medical teams to ensure clients feel informed and supported throughout their pet’s care.

Qualifications. Previous customer service experience preferred. Veterinary hospital experience is a plus, but not required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail. Comfortable working in a busy, team-oriented environment. Reliable, organized, and passionate about helping people and animals.

Fluent English speaking and reading skills required. About the Hospital. For more than 25 years, Long Island Veterinary Specialists has been a trusted AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency veterinary hospital serving Long Island and the greater metropolitan area. Our team of more than 160 dedicated professionals provides advanced specialty and emergency care while remaining committed to our mission: "Pro Bono Animalium Hominumque" — For the good of animals and humans.

Our hospital combines advanced medical technology with a collaborative, supportive culture where team members are encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day. Whether you're starting your veterinary career or looking to expand your experience in specialty medicine, LIVS offers an environment where you can develop your skills alongside experienced veterinary professionals.

Surrounding Areas. Located in Plainview, NY, LIVS attracts talented veterinary professionals from throughout Long Island and the surrounding region, including:Hicksville, NY & Bethpage, NYSyosset, NY & Melville, NYFarmingdale, NY & Huntington, NYJericho, NY & Westbury, NYGarden City, NY & Massapequa, NYLevittown, NY & Commack, NYDeer Park, NY & East Meadow, NYHuntington Station, NYConsidering 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.

About Ethos Veterinary Health. 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.

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.