Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) Boston, MA

Small Door Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An innovative veterinary care provider is seeking a dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their collaborative team. In this role, you will provide exceptional care to pets while enjoying a supportive work environment that values work/life balance. You will have the opportunity to work in state-of-the-art facilities, engage in continuous learning, and make a real impact on the lives of pets and their owners. With a commitment to high standards and a positive culture, this role is perfect for passionate individuals who thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

401K with 4% company match

Generous paid-time off

Parental leave

Company-wide holidays

One Medical membership

Commuter benefits

Health & Wellness benefits

Discounted veterinary care

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT).
• Strong ability to recognize medical emergencies and provide compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Triaging patients and assessing their medical needs.
• Monitoring changes in patients and assisting doctors with diagnostics.

Skills

Veterinary Nursing

Medical Emergency Recognition

Patient Assessment

Compassionate Care

Client Communication

Basic Husbandry

Computer Skills

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Tools

Telemedicine Software

In-house Lab Equipment

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 2025.

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

• Triaging
• 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
• Taking blood
• Assisting in and facilitating radiography capture
• Preparing samples for outside reference labs
• Running in-house labs
• Preparing medications
• Administering medications
• Additional responsibilities to maintain a hospitable environment

Who you are

• 1+ years of experience as a LVT
• 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 (up to $39/hour depending on experience)
• 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.

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