Licensed Veterinary Technician - NY - Upper East Side
About The Position
Small Door is hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician for its Upper East Side location. Small Door provides membership-based veterinary care, including routine, primary, and urgent care, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and care in thoughtfully designed, stress-free spaces. The organization describes its nurses as part of a supportive, collaborative network with state-of-the-art facilities, strong doctor-to-nurse staffing ratios, and support from a 24/7 telehealth team and dedicated call center. Small Door practices Fear Free care and is AAHA accredited. The role involves supporting veterinarians in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatment, nursing care, and maintaining a hospitable clinic environment.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience as a licensed veterinary technician in a general practice setting.
- Availability to work one weekend day, Saturday or Sunday.
- Comfort with computers and online tools.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Strong client communication skills.
- Thoughtful, fearless team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for pets.
Responsibilities
- Recognize medical emergencies and illnesses and triage patients.
- Assess patients, record vital signs, and assist doctors with diagnostics.
- Complete treatments as instructed by the doctor.
- Provide basic husbandry and nursing care, monitor patient changes, and provide compassionate care.
- Draw blood and place catheters.
- Assist with and facilitate radiography capture.
- Prepare samples for outside reference laboratories and run in-house laboratory tests.
- Prepare and administer medications.
- Help maintain a hospitable environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus for licensed individuals.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with a 4% company match.
- Upward mobility and growth opportunities.
- Generous paid time off, parental leave, and company-wide holidays.
- Commuter benefits.
- Monthly health and wellness stipend.
- Discounted veterinary care for employees' pets.
- Collaborative team and an opportunity to make an impact.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
