Per Diem Veterinary Assistant - DC / Maryland / Virginia

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.

Our veterinary assistants are part of a supportive and collaborative network invested in their growth. You’ll work in state-of-the-art facilities with strong doctor:nurse staffing ratios, supported by a 24/7 telehealth team and dedicated call center that drastically 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 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.

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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

• A thoughtful and fearless team player
• A go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled at communicating with clients
• Passionate about pets

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 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