Per Diem Licensed Veterinary Technician - DC Area

Small Door Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

State-of-the-art equipment

Collaborative team

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Small Door Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a veterinary nurse to join our state-of-the-art hospital. This role focuses on triage, patient assessment, diagnostics, and compassionate care, within a fast-paced, Fear Free, AAHA-accredited environment.

Licensure in VA/DC/MD is required to be eligible. You’ll work with a supportive team, 24/7 telehealth resources, and modern facilities designed for pets, clients, and veterinarians.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice in VA, DC, or MD.
• Comfortable with computers and online tools.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Strong team orientation in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication with clients and pets.
• Demonstrated passion for animals.

Responsibilities

• Triaging
• 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 radiography and lab work
• Preparing medications
• Administering medications
• Additional responsibilities to maintain a hospitable environment

Skills

Computer literacy

Lift 50 lbs

Team player

Fast-paced adaptability

Client communication

Pet passion

Education

Veterinary license (VA/DC/MD)

Job description

Small Door is membership-based veterinary care designed with human standards that is better for pets, pet parents, and veterinarians alike. Through our membership model, we deliver exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and modern hospitality in thoughtfully designed, stress-free spaces.

Founded in 2019 with our flagship location in Manhattan’s West Village, Small Door has quickly expanded across the East Coast. In July 2026, Small Door and Bond Vet merged to build a more connected, accessible, and compassionate veterinary care experience across routine, primary, and urgent care. The combined organization will span more than 55 clinics across major Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest markets, serving over half a million pets.

This role will play an important part in shaping the next chapter of our combined organization and advancing our shared mission to transform veterinary care.

***PLEASE NOTE THAT LICENSURE IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON DC, OR MARYLAND IS REQUIRED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS JOB***

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 medicationsAdditional responsibilities to maintain a hospitable environment

Who You Are

• 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 compensation
• Working in a well designed hospital with state-of-the‑art equipment
• A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back
• A clear career path with opportunities for growth and development, both personally and professionally

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.