Veterinary Assistant - Fear Free Care & Growth

Small Door

Brookline (MA)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Company holidays

Commuter benefits

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care provider delivering Fear Free services in spaces designed for pets and people. We’re seeking a veterinary assistant with 3+ years of experience to support doctors, record vitals, run in-house labs, prepare medications, and help deliver compassionate care.

This on-site role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and a patient, team-oriented approach. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and 401(k) with company match to

Qualifications

3+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
Weekend availability (Saturdays) required.
Comfortable with computers and online tools.
Able to lift 50 lbs.
Strong client communication and empathy.

Responsibilities

Recognize medical emergencies and illnesses.
Assess patients.
Record vitals and assist doctors with diagnostics.
Complete treatments as instructed by the doctor.
Provide basic husbandry and nursing care.
Monitor changes in patients and provide compassionate care.
Assist in radiography capture.
Prepare samples for outside reference labs.
Run in-house labs.
Prepare medications.
Administer medications.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Client communication

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Team player

Fear Free knowledge

Job description

This on-site role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and a patient, team-oriented approach. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and 401(k) with company match to

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