Veterinary Assistant — Growth, Impact & Fear-Free Care

Small Door Inc.; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Commuter benefits

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Small Door in Brookline, MA is hiring a veterinary assistant to join a fast-paced, pet-friendly clinic built on human standards. You will support doctors, record vitals, assist with diagnostics, and help maintain a stress-free, Fear Free environment.

We value teamwork, compassion for pets, and strong communication with clients. The role requires 3+ years of experience, weekend availability, and comfort with computers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of veterinary assistant experience.
• Availability to work weekends (Saturdays).
• Comfortable with computers and online tools.
• Strong enough to lift 50 lbs.
• A thoughtful and fearless team player.

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

Veterinary assistance experience

Weekend availability

Client communication

Computer literacy

Team player

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Small Door in Brookline, MA is hiring a veterinary assistant to join a fast-paced, pet-friendly clinic built on human standards. You will support doctors, record vitals, assist with diagnostics, and help maintain a stress-free, Fear Free environment.

We value teamwork, compassion for pets, and strong communication with clients. The role requires 3+ years of experience, weekend availability, and comfort with computers.