Veterinary Assistant — Weekend Shifts & Tele-Triage

Small Door; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Meaningful impact in a collaborative,

Supportive team

Strong core values

Job summary

Small Door veterinary clinics are seeking a compassionate veterinary assistant to join our team. You will support doctors, record vitals, assist in diagnostics, and help maintain a stress-free, pet-friendly environment in our modern clinics.

We value teamwork, comfort with computers, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Weekend availability is required as part of our rotating schedule. Join a supportive network focused on Fear Free care and AAHA standards.

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.

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 assistant experience

Weekend availability

Computer literacy

Client communication

Physical stamina (lift 50 lbs)

Tools

Radiography equipment

In-house lab equipment

Job description

Small Door veterinary clinics are seeking a compassionate veterinary assistant to join our team. You will support doctors, record vitals, assist in diagnostics, and help maintain a stress-free, pet-friendly environment in our modern clinics.

We value teamwork, comfort with computers, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Weekend availability is required as part of our rotating schedule. Join a supportive network focused on Fear Free care and AAHA standards.