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About the Role

Small Door offers membership-based veterinary care designed with human standards for pets, pet parents, and veterinarians. Our membership includes exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, and transparent pricing in modern, stress-free spaces. We are expanding across the East Coast and are committed to a healthy work/life balance and a positive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Recognize medical emergencies and illnesses.
• Assess patients.
• Record vitals and assist doctors with diagnostics.
• Complete treatments as instructed by the doctor.
• Provide basic husbandry and nursing care.
• Monitor changes in patients and provide compassionate care.
• Assist in and facilitate radiography capture.
• Prepare samples for outside reference labs.
• Run in-house labs.
• Prepare medications.
• Administer medications.
• Work tele-triage shifts (additional stipend).
• 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.
• Ability 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.

Location

• New York City
• Boston
• Washington DC
• Maryland
• Virginia

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2+ years

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary

Benefits

• Opportunities for upward mobility and professional growth.
• Competitive 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.

About the Company

• 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.
• At Small Door, our veterinary assistants are part of a supportive and collaborative network invested in their growth.
• Our veterinary assistants have the opportunity to work in state-of-the-art facilities with strong doctor:nurse staffing ratios, and have the added support of a 24/7 telehealth team and dedicated call center that drastically reduces incoming calls to the practice - this means you can focus on the pets in front of you!
• We are committed to a healthy work/life balance, and are dedicated 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.