Licensed Veterinary Technician (Part-Time)

Small Door Veterinary; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Washington, DC, is seeking a part-time Licensed Veterinary Technician. Join a supportive team dedicated to maintaining a positive work environment while providing compassionate care. You will have hands-on engagement with patients and contribute to the health and wellness of pets in a state-of-the-art facility.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Discounted veterinary care for pets

Positive work culture

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
• Comfortable with computers and online tools.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Record vitals and assist doctors with diagnostics.
• Prepare and administer medications.
• Monitor changes in patients.

Skills

Triaging

Recognizing medical emergencies

Patient assessment

Compassionate care

Job description

Licensed Veterinary Technician (Part-Time)

Washington, DC

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,meaning we abide by incredibly high standards as an organization.

Please note that this is a Part-Time position that will not exceed 30 hours per week.

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
• 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 pay
• Discounted veterinary care for your loved ones
• 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

DC Pay Range

$28 - $38 USD

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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