Veterinary Assistant - Fear-Free Care, Growth Path

Small Door Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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 seeking a veterinary assistant for our Bethesda, MD clinics. You will recognize medical emergencies, assist doctors, record vitals, perform treatments, and support radiography and in-house labs while maintaining a compassionate, Fear Free environment.

Join a supportive team with strong doctor:nurse staffing ratios, a 24/7 telehealth network, and a culture that values growth and work-life balance. Weekend availability required; competitive salary and benefits are offered.

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.
• 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

• Recognize medical emergencies and illnesses.
• Assess patients and record vitals.
• Assist doctors with diagnostics and treatments.
• Prepare medications and nursing care.
• Facilitate radiography capture and sample prep for labs.
• Run in-house labs and monitor patient changes.
• Provide compassionate care and maintain hospitable environment.

Skills

Veterinary assistant

Computer literacy

Client communication

Team player

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Small Door is seeking a veterinary assistant for our Bethesda, MD clinics. You will recognize medical emergencies, assist doctors, record vitals, perform treatments, and support radiography and in-house labs while maintaining a compassionate, Fear Free environment.

Join a supportive team with strong doctor:nurse staffing ratios, a 24/7 telehealth network, and a culture that values growth and work-life balance. Weekend availability required; competitive salary and benefits are offered.