Veterinary Assistant - Boston
About The Position
Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care provider that aims to offer a superior experience for pets, pet parents, and veterinarians through its membership model. This model provides exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and modern hospitality in well-designed, stress-free environments. Founded in 2019, Small Door merged with Bond Vet in July 2026, creating a combined organization with over 55 clinics across major markets, serving over half a million pets. This role is crucial in advancing the mission to transform veterinary care. Small Door supports its veterinary assistants with state-of-the-art facilities, strong doctor-to-nurse staffing ratios, a 24/7 telehealth team, and a dedicated call center to minimize practice interruptions, allowing assistants to focus on direct patient care. The company emphasizes a healthy work-life balance, a positive work culture, Fear Free practices, and AAHA accreditation, indicating high organizational standards.
Requirements
- 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
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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
