Per Diem Licensed Veterinary Technician - New York

Small-Door-Veterinary; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

State-of-the-art equipment

Collaborative team

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Small Door in New York City is seeking a licensed veterinary nurse to provide compassionate care in a state-of-the-art hospital. The role involves triage, patient assessment, and supporting doctors with diagnostics in a stress-free, hospitality-driven environment.

Candidates must be licensed in New York. The practice offers competitive compensation, a collaborative team, and opportunities for growth within a modern facility designed with Fear Free and AAHA accreditation.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with computers and online tools.
• Able to lift up to 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.

Responsibilities

• Triaging.
• Recognize medical emergencies and illnesses.
• Assessing patients.
• Record vitals and assist doctors with diagnostics.
• Complete treatments as instructed by the doctor.
• Basic husbandry and nursing care.
• Monitor changes in patients and provide compassionate care.
• Take blood.
• Place catheters.
• Assist with radiography capture.
• Prepare samples for outside reference labs.
• Run in-house labs.
• Prepare medications and administer them.
• Maintain a hospitable environment.

Skills

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Team player

Proactive

Client communication

Pet passion

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.

***PLEASE NOTE THAT LICENSURE IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK 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 medications
• Additional 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.