Veterinary Assistant

Small Door Veterinary • Full-time • Washington, District of Columbia, United States • USD $20 - USD $29 / hour • 4m ago

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 2020 and have quickly expanded across the East Coast. Small Door now operates in New York City, Boston, Washington DC, and Maryland with continued expansion plans in 2024.

At Small Door, our nurses are part of a supportive and collaborative network invested in their growth. Our nurses 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 and being AAHA accredited, we're also the only Certified B-Corp General Practice Veterinary Company in the country, meaning we abide by incredibly high standards as an organization.

What you'll do

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

Who you are

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
Skilled at communicating with clients
Passionate about pets

What you'll get

Competitive salary (up to $31/hour depending on experience)
Health, dental + vision insurance
401K (plus 4% company match)
Upward mobility and growth opportunities
Generous paid-time off, parental leave, and company wide holidays
One Medical membership, Commuter benefits, Carrot Fertility benefits, subsidized Health & Wellness benefits
Discounted veterinary care for your loved ones
Growth opportunities
An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you
A collaborative group of people who live our core values and have your back

Small Door is proudly a public benefit corporation and a certified B Corp. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace, and we encourage qualified applicants of every background, ability, and life experience to apply to appropriate employment opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour

Work Location: In person