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Veterinary Assistant

Small Door Veterinary

#Fast-Paced Environment #Medication Administration #Upward Mobility #Professional Growth #Work/Life Balance #AAHA Accredited #Client Communication #Diagnostics #Telemedicine

Quick overview

Key duties include recognizing medical emergencies, assessing patients, recording vitals, assisting doctors with diagnostics, completing treatments, and providing basic husbandry and compassionate patient monitoring. Responsibilities also cover preparing samples, running in-house labs, preparing and administering medications, and working tele-triage shifts.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess at least three years of experience as a veterinary assistant and be available to work on Saturdays. Essential requirements include comfort with computers and online tools, the physical ability to lift 50 lbs, and being a thoughtful, fearless team player who thrives in a fast-paced setting.

Computer ProficiencyNursing CareClient CommunicationAssessing PatientsLifting 50 lbsAdministering MedicationsAssisting DoctorsRecording VitalsPreparing MedicationsFear Free PracticePreparing SamplesRecognizing Medical EmergenciesBasic HusbandryRadiography CaptureRunning In-house LabsTele-triage

Job description

Small Door is membership-based veterinary care designed with human standards that is better for pets, pet parents, and veterinarians alike.
We designed and delivered a reimagined veterinary experience via a membership that includes exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, and transparent pricing - delivered with modern hospitality in spaces designed by animal experts to be stress-free.
We opened our flagship location in Manhattan's West Village in 2019 and have quickly expanded across the East Coast.
Small Door now operates in New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia with continued expansion plans in 2026.
At Small Door, our nurses are part of a supportive and collaborative network invested in their growth.
Our nurses have the opportunity to work in state-of-the-art facilities with strong doctor:nurse staffing ratios, and have the added support of a 24/7 telehealth team and dedicated call center that drastically reduces incoming calls to the practice - this means you can focus on the pets in front of you!
We are committed to a healthy work/life balance, and are dedicated to creating and maintaining a positive work culture.
In addition to practicing Fear Free, we are AAHA accredited meaning we abide by incredibly high standards as an organization.
What you’ll do Knowledge and ability to recognize medical emergencies and illnesses Assessing patients Recording vitals and assisting doctors with diagnostics Completing treatments as instructed by the doctor Basic husbandry and nursing care Monitoring changes in patients and providing compassionate care Assisting in and facilitating radiography capture Preparing samples for outside reference labs Running in-house labs Preparing medications Administering medications Working tele-triage shifts (additional stipend) Additional responsibilities to maintain a hospitable environment Who you are 3+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant Availability to work weekends (Saturdays) Comfortable with computers and online tools Strong enough to lift 50 lbs A thoughtful and fearless team player A go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced environment Skilled at communicating with clients Passionate about pets What you'll get Opportunities for upward mobility and professional growth.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with a 4% company match.
Generous paid time off, parental leave, and company-wide holidays.

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