Veterinary Assistant

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 2020 and have quickly expanded across the East Coast. Small Door now operates in New York City, Boston, Washington DC, and Maryland with continued expansion plans in 2024.

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 and being AAHA accredited, we're also the only Certified B-Corp General Practice Veterinary Company in the country, 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 (Saturday or Sunday)

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

Competitive salary

Equity ownership

Health, dental + vision insurance

401K (plus 4% company match)

Upward mobility and growth opportunities

Generous paid-time off, parental leave, and company wide holidays

One Medical membership, Commuter benefits, Carrot Fertility benefits, subsidized Health & Wellness benefits

Discounted veterinary care for your loved ones

Growth opportunities

An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you

A collaborative group of people who live our core values and have your back

Small Door is proudly a public benefit corporation and a certified B Corp. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to apply to appropriate employment opportunities.