Veterinary Assistant - 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 deliver 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 nurses are part of a supportive and collaborative network invested in their growth. Veterinary assistants 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 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
- 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
Benefits
- 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