Per Diem Licensed Veterinary Technician - New York

Small Door; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Small Door is seeking a compassionate veterinary nurse in New York, NY to join our team. You will triage cases, recognize emergencies, record vitals, and assist doctors with diagnostics and in-house labs. The role supports treatment plans, medication administration, and compassionate patient care in a fast-paced, pet-friendly setting.

New York licensure is required. You will work in a modern hospital with a supportive doctor:nurse ratio, ongoing professional growth, and a culture that

Qualifications

• Must hold an active New York veterinary nursing license.
• Comfortable with computers and online practice tools.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Triaging and recognizing medical emergencies and illnesses.
• Assessing patients and recording vitals for doctors.
• Assisting with diagnostics, radiography, and in-house labs.
• Preparing and administering medications as directed by the doctor.
• Providing compassionate nursing care and basic husbandry.
• Maintaining a hospitable, stress-free clinic environment.

Skills

Triage

Emergency recognition

Vital signs

Client communication

Team player

Pet care

Education

New York license required

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. 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.

PLEASE NOTE THAT LICENSURE IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK IS REQUIRED TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS JOB

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.