Licensed Veterinary Technician - NY - Upper East Side

About the role

Small Door is membership-based veterinary care designed with human standards that is better for pets, pet parents, and veterinarians alike. We offer 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.

At Small Door, our nurses are part of a supportive and collaborative network invested in their growth. You’ll work in state-of-the-art facilities with strong doctor-to-nurse staffing ratios, supported by a 24/7 telehealth team and dedicated call center that reduces incoming calls to the practice, allowing you to focus on the pets in front of you. We are committed to a healthy work/life balance 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.

Responsibilities

• Triaging and recognizing medical emergencies and illnesses
• Assessing patients and recording vitals
• Assisting doctors with diagnostics
• Completing treatments as instructed by the doctor
• Providing basic husbandry and nursing care
• Monitoring changes in patients and providing compassionate care
• Taking blood and placing catheters
• Assisting in and facilitating radiography capture
• Preparing samples for outside reference labs and running in-house labs
• Preparing and administering medications
• Additional responsibilities to maintain a hospitable environment

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in a general practice setting
• Availability to work weekends (Saturday or Sunday)
• Comfortable with computers and online tools
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Thoughtful and fearless team player
• Self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong client communication skills
• Passionate about pets

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with 4% company match
• Upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Generous paid-time off, parental leave, and company-wide holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly Health & Wellness stipend
• Discounted veterinary care for your pets
• Opportunity to make a real impact on pets, pet parents, and colleagues
• Collaborative team that lives by core values and supports your growth