Veterinary Assistant

Company DescriptionPet accidents, illnesses, and injuries are all unfortunate and seem to always happen at the worst of times when primary care veterinarians are either closed or too busy to see the pet.

For these reasons, we are excited to announce that our new Animal Urgent Care of Bentonville is open! We'll be available for urgent care pet needs Monday through Friday 2pm - 10pm and weekends.

We're looking to hire the most compassionate and qualified veterinary assistants to ensure the highest quality of medicine is provided. Our new building and state of the art equipment will provide our teams the space and tools they'll need to deliver the best in service and medicine for our community! To learn more about us, click here!

Job DescriptionJob duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

QualificationsWe're looking for:

An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.

Must be able to properly restrain pets.

Compassionate and calm team-player.

Strong communication skills.

The ability to multi-task.

Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!

Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional InformationPay Range:

$17 - $20/hr depending on level of experienceWe offer our staff:

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement Program Paid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Assistance Program Access to a

CVA/CVT/CVPM

Partnership through Penn Foster Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions! Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) •Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.•Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/