Veterinary Assistant: Growth, Benefits, and Impact

Small Door Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) with 4% company match.

Generous paid time off and holidays.

Parental leave and holidays.

Commuter benefits.

Discounted veterinary care.

Opportunities for upward mobility.

Job summary

Small Door is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our growing network of clinics. You will support doctors with exams, administer medications, prepare samples, and help maintain a calm, fear-free environment for pets.

Weekend availability, strong client communication, and comfort with technology are essential. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401(k), ample PTO, and opportunities for growth within a collaborative team.

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.
• Assessing 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.
• Work tele-triage shifts (additional stipend).
• Other duties to maintain a hospitable environment.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Client communication

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Job description

Small Door is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our growing network of clinics. You will support doctors with exams, administer medications, prepare samples, and help maintain a calm, fear-free environment for pets.

Weekend availability, strong client communication, and comfort with technology are essential. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401(k), ample PTO, and opportunities for growth within a collaborative team.