What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Small Door Veterinary?
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
Salary : $31
