Veterinary Assistant — Growth, Telemedicine & Care

Small Door Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) with 4% match

PTO and parental leave

Commuter benefits

Discounted pet care

Positive work culture

Job summary

Small Door is seeking a veterinary assistant to join our growing, compassionate team. You’ll work in state-of-the-art facilities with strong doctor:nurse staffing ratios and a 24/7 telehealth support system, enabling you to focus on the pets in front of you.

You’ll perform routine duties, monitor patients, assist with diagnostics, radiography, and medications, and provide Fear Free, client-focused care in a fast-paced environment. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Weekend availability (Saturday or Sunday).
• Comfortable using computers and online tools.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Strong communication with clients and compassionate care.
• Team player in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Recognize medical emergencies and illnesses.
• Assess patients and record vitals.
• Assist doctors with diagnostics.
• Complete treatments as instructed by the doctor.
• 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).
• Additional responsibilities to maintain a hospitable environment.

Skills

Veterinary assistant

Weekend availability

Computer literacy

Lift 50 lbs

Team player

Client communication

Pet passion

Job description

Small Door is seeking a veterinary assistant to join our growing, compassionate team. You’ll work in state-of-the-art facilities with strong doctor:nurse staffing ratios and a 24/7 telehealth support system, enabling you to focus on the pets in front of you.

You’ll perform routine duties, monitor patients, assist with diagnostics, radiography, and medications, and provide Fear Free, client-focused care in a fast-paced environment. Weekend availability is required.