Veterinary Assistant — Growth & 24/7 Telemedicine

Doist; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Company Holidays

Commuter Benefits

Wellness Programs

Discounted Veterinary Care

Career Growth

Job summary

Small Door seeks an experienced veterinary assistant to join our collaborative team. You will support doctors, monitor patients, and assist in diagnostics in a fast-paced, pet‑centered practice that values Fear Free care and AAHA accreditation.

With a focus on exceptional care and a healthy work/life balance, you will contribute to a stress-free veterinary experience and have opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Availability to work weekends (Saturdays).
• 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

• 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.
• 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

Vet Assistant

Weekend Availability

Tech Savvy

Physical Strength

Team Player

Client Communication

Pet Passion

Job description

Small Door seeks an experienced veterinary assistant to join our collaborative team. You will support doctors, monitor patients, and assist in diagnostics in a fast-paced, pet‑centered practice that values Fear Free care and AAHA accreditation.

With a focus on exceptional care and a healthy work/life balance, you will contribute to a stress-free veterinary experience and have opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.