Veterinary Assistant - MA - Wellesley - New Clinic Opening April 2027

Small Door Veterinary • Wellesley, MA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Small Door is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for its Wellesley, Massachusetts clinic, scheduled to open in April 2027. Small Door provides membership-based veterinary care, including routine, primary, and urgent care, 24/7 telemedicine, transparent pricing, and care in thoughtfully designed spaces. The organization emphasizes compassionate, Fear Free care, AAHA accreditation, collaborative teams, and a healthy work/life balance. Veterinary assistants work in modern facilities with doctor-to-nurse staffing support, a telehealth team, and a dedicated call center.

The role involves assessing patients, assisting with diagnostics and treatments, providing nursing and husbandry care, conducting laboratory and medication tasks, and helping create a hospitable clinic environment. The assistant may also work tele-triage shifts for an additional stipend. Weekend availability is required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Availability to work on Saturday or Sunday.
• Comfort with computers and online tools.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Strong communication skills with clients.
• A thoughtful, fearless team-player attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for pets.

Responsibilities

• Recognize medical emergencies and illnesses.
• Assess patients and record vital signs.
• Assist doctors with diagnostics and complete treatments as instructed.
• Provide basic husbandry and nursing care.
• Monitor changes in patients and provide compassionate care.
• Assist with and facilitate radiography capture.
• Prepare samples for outside reference labs and run in-house laboratory tests.
• Prepare and administer medications.
• Work tele-triage shifts, which include an additional stipend.
• Help 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 employees' pets.
• Additional stipend for tele-triage shifts.

What This Job Offers

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