Licensed Veterinary Technician

Small-Door-Veterinary; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental + vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Wellness stipend

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care practice focused on humane, stress-free experiences for pets and families. We are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our GP clinic team, with weekend shifts required to support a high-volume schedule and provide triage, vitals, and nursing care under veterinary supervision.

You will work in a modern facility with strong doctor:nurse staffing ratios, 24/7 telemedicine support, and in-house labs and radiography, while enjoying

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year of LVT experience in a GP setting.
• Ability to work weekends and adapt to a fast-paced clinic.
• Strong communication with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Triaging and recording vitals, assisting doctors.
• Prepare medications and administer treatments.
• Assist with diagnostics and imaging.
• Provide compassionate nursing care and basic husbandry.
• Maintain a hospitable, stress-free environment.

Skills

LVT experience

Weekend availability

Client communication

Compassionate care

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Tools

Radiography equipment

In-house lab equipment

Practice management software

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

• 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
• Placing catheters
• 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 in a GP setting
• 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
• Health, dental + vision insurance
• 401K (plus 4% company match)
• Upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Generous paid-time off, parental leave, and company wide holidays
• Commuter benefits, Monthly Health & Wellness stipend
• 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 committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to apply to appropriate employment opportunities.