Veterinary Assistant: Fast-Paced Growth & Fear-Free Care

Small Door Veterinary; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Small Door Veterinary in New York is seeking a compassionate veterinary assistant to join our fast-paced care team. You will work with doctors and nurses in state-of-the-art facilities, handling emergencies, vitals, treatments, and client communication.

This role offers growth within a merged network, exposure to Fear Free practices, AAHA accreditation, and a supportive, collaborative culture focused on pets and their families.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Availability to work weekends (Saturday or Sunday).
• Comfortable with computers and online tools.
• Strong enough to lift 50 lbs.
• Thoughtful and fearless team player.
• A go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at communicating with clients.
• Passionate about pets.

Responsibilities

• Recognize medical emergencies and illnesses.
• Assess patients and record vitals.
• Assist doctors with diagnostics and treatments.
• Prepare medications and samples for labs.
• Perform in-house lab work and radiography support.
• Provide basic husbandry and nursing care.
• Monitor changes and provide compassionate care.
• Support tele-triage shifts (stipend).
• Maintain hospitable environment and teamwork.

Skills

Vet assistant experience

Weekend availability

Tech savvy

Lifting 50 lbs

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Client communication

Pet-loving

Job description

Small Door Veterinary in New York is seeking a compassionate veterinary assistant to join our fast-paced care team. You will work with doctors and nurses in state-of-the-art facilities, handling emergencies, vitals, treatments, and client communication.

This role offers growth within a merged network, exposure to Fear Free practices, AAHA accreditation, and a supportive, collaborative culture focused on pets and their families.