Dental & Surgical Prep Veterinary Assistant 2.0 2.0 out of 5 stars 14391 Dove Road, Pea Ridge, AR 72751 From $15 an hour - Part-time Oak View Animal Clinic 2 reviews From $15 an hour - Part-time Company Description Oak View Animal Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 3 doctor mixed animal practice located in Northwest Arkansas. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, High Speed Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, CR full body and digital dental radiology, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more. Our staff is made up of friendly, caring, well trained professionals. Our receptionists will greet you personally and pleasantly, and our licensed veterinary technicians can educate you on topics such as bandage care and diabetic management. The highly trained doctors at Oak View Animal Clinic are dedicated to providing the best medical and surgical care for your beloved pets. Many of our staff members have been working with us for many years and as a team, we strive to make your experience at Oak View Animal Clinic as comfortable and comforting as possible. •Part-time position• To learn more about us click here. Job Description We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! This role is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of hands-on VA experience who enjoys a fast-paced environment and takes pride in excellent patient care.

Schedule:

Primarily afternoon shifts with occasional mornings and weekends. What You'll Do Prepare surgical and dental suites with instruments and supplies Sterilize and maintain surgical and dental equipment Restock supplies and maintain inventory Clean and disinfect procedure areas before and after procedures Assist with patient restraint and monitoring during induction and recovery Support anesthesia preparation and monitoring setup Maintain accurate sterilization and equipment prep logs Assist doctors and technicians with appointments as needed Provide quality care to hospitalized and boarding patients Assist with clinic closing duties Follow all safety and infection control protocols Qualifications We're looking for: lifications At least 1 year of hands-on Veterinary Assistant experience preferred; surgical or dental prep experience is a plus Knowledge of sterilization techniques, instrument care, and surgical suite protocols Comfortable safely handling animals of various sizes and temperaments Skilled in safe pet restraint; anesthesia monitoring experience is a plus Comfortable working around clinic sights, sounds, odors, and potential bites, scratches, or contagious diseases Organized, detail-oriented, and committed to cleanliness Able to follow detailed instructions and work efficiently in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment Calm, compassionate, team-oriented, and able to multitask Strong communication and teamwork skills Willingness to assist with other hospital duties as needed Veterinary Assistant certification or related training preferred, but not required Desire to grow professionally and expand veterinary skills Additional Information We offer our staff:

Pay:

Starting at $15/hr depending on experience 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program 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/. #SS3