Veterinary Assistant — Fast-Paced Care, Growth & Impact

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

Generous PTO and parental leave

Commuter benefits

Discounted veterinary care

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care provider focused on exceptional care and a stress-free experience. This role supports doctors and nurses in busy clinical settings, with an emphasis on compassionate patient care and fear-free practice.

You'll join a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment, working in state-of-the-art facilities with strong staffing ratios, a 24/7 telemedicine team, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Availability to work weekends.
• Comfortable with computers and online tools.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Strong team player with good client communication.

Responsibilities

• Recognize medical emergencies and illnesses.
• Assessing patients.
• Record vitals and assist doctors with diagnostics.
• Completing treatments as instructed by the doctor.
• Basic husbandry and nursing care.
• Monitoring changes in patients and providing compassionate care.
• Assisting in and facilitating radiography capture.
• Preparing samples for outside reference labs.
• Running in-house labs.
• Preparing medications.
• Administering medications.
• Working tele-triage shifts (additional stipend).
• Additional responsibilities to maintain a hospitable environment.

Skills

Client communication

Team player

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Comfort with computers

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care provider focused on exceptional care and a stress-free experience. This role supports doctors and nurses in busy clinical settings, with an emphasis on compassionate patient care and fear-free practice.

You'll join a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment, working in state-of-the-art facilities with strong staffing ratios, a 24/7 telemedicine team, and a commitment to work-life balance.