Veterinary Assistant - NY - Upper West Side

Small Door; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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 in New York City is hiring a veterinary assistant to join a compassionate team. You will assist doctors, record vitals, run in-house labs, prepare medications, and support tele-triage shifts.

We value caregivers who are comfortable with computers, can lift 50 lbs, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Weekend availability is required; we offer competitive pay and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Comfortable with computers and online tools.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Recognize medical emergencies and assess patients.
• Record vitals and assist doctors with diagnostics.
• Prepare medications and run in-house labs.
• Assist radiography and sample preparation.
• Support tele-triage shifts (extra stipend).

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Client communication

Team player

Physical stamina

Computers & online tools

Tools

Computers & online tools

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.

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
• Working tele-triage shifts (additional stipend)
• Additional responsibilities to maintain a hospitable environment

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.