Veterinary Assistant - MA - Boston Float
About The Position
Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care service that aims to provide a better experience for pets, pet parents, and veterinarians through its membership model. This model offers 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 to create a more connected, accessible, and compassionate veterinary care experience, spanning routine, primary, and urgent care. The combined organization will operate over 55 clinics across major markets on the East Coast and Midwest, serving over half a million pets. This role is crucial in shaping the future of the combined organization and advancing its mission to transform veterinary care. At Small Door, nurses are part of a supportive and collaborative network focused on their growth. Veterinary assistants will work in state-of-the-art facilities with strong doctor-to-nurse staffing ratios, supported by a 24/7 telehealth team and a dedicated call center that reduces practice calls, allowing assistants to focus on the pets present. The company is committed to a healthy work-life balance and fostering a positive work culture. They practice Fear Free methods and are AAHA accredited, adhering to high organizational standards.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant
- Availability to work weekends (Saturdays)
- 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
