Per Diem Veterinary Assistant - Bethesda

Small Door Veterinary • Bethesda, MD

6d • $27 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care provider that aims to deliver exceptional care with human standards, making it better for pets, pet parents, and veterinarians. They offer a membership model that includes exceptional care, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and modern hospitality in thoughtfully designed, stress-free spaces. Founded in 2019, Small Door merged with Bond Vet in July 2026 to create a more connected, accessible, and compassionate veterinary care experience across routine, primary, and urgent care. The combined organization operates over 55 clinics and serves over half a million pets. This role is crucial in shaping the future of the combined organization and advancing their mission to transform veterinary care. Small Door supports its veterinary assistants with a collaborative network, state-of-the-art facilities, strong doctor:nurse staffing ratios, a 24/7 telehealth team, and a dedicated call center to minimize practice interruptions. They prioritize a healthy work-life balance and a positive work culture. The organization is Fear Free certified and AAHA accredited, adhering to high 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

• Competitive compensation
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed