Veterinary Assistant - MA - Brookline

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Company holidays

Commuter benefits

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care provider delivering Fear Free services in spaces designed for pets and people. We’re seeking a veterinary assistant with 3+ years of experience to support doctors, record vitals, run in-house labs, prepare medications, and help deliver compassionate care.

This on-site role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and a patient, team-oriented approach. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and 401(k) with company match to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Weekend availability (Saturdays) required.
• Comfortable with computers and online tools.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Strong client communication and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Recognize medical emergencies and illnesses.
• Assess 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.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Client communication

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Team player

Fear Free knowledge

Job description

Small Door is membership-based veterinary care designed with human standards that is better for pets, pet parents, and veterinarians alike. We designed and delivered a reimagined veterinary experience via a membership that includes exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, and transparent pricing - delivered with modern hospitality in spaces designed by animal experts to be stress-free. We opened our flagship location in Manhattan's West Village in 2019 and have quickly expanded across the East Coast. Small Door now operates in New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia with continued expansion plans in 2026.

At Small Door, our nurses are part of a supportive and collaborative network invested in their growth. Our veterinary assistants have the opportunity to work in state-of-the-art facilities with strong doctor:nurse staffing ratios, and have the added support of a 24/7 telehealth team and dedicated call center that drastically reduces incoming calls to the practice - this means you can focus on the pets in front of you! We are committed to a healthy work/life balance, and are dedicated to creating and maintaining a positive work culture. In addition to practicing Fear Free, we are AAHA accredited meaning we abide by incredibly high standards as an organization.

What you’ll do

• 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

Who you are

• 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

What you’ll get

• Opportunities for upward mobility and professional growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Generous paid time off, parental leave, and company-wide holidays.
• Commuter benefits and subsidized health and wellness programs.
• Discounted veterinary care for your furry loved ones.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, supportive environment.
• A team that lives by our core values and always has your back.

Small Door is proudly committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to apply to appropriate employment opportunities.