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Veterinary Assistant
Job Description
Company DescriptionOak View Animal Clinic in Pea Ridge, AR, conveniently located near Bentonville, is looking for two veterinary assistants to join our growing team! We are a well-established, progressive 3-doctor small animal practice providing high-quality veterinary care to pets and their families throughout Northwest Arkansas.
We have two veterinary assistant openings: one for an experienced veterinary assistant, with at least one year of experience required and another for a veterinary assistant with no previous veterinary experience required. If you are dependable, compassionate, and excited to learn, we are happy to provide training and help you build your veterinary skills.
About Oak View Animal ClinicOur veterinary hospital is fast-paced and offers a wide range of services, including preventive care, surgery, high-speed dentistry, in-house diagnostics, digital dental radiology, medical and vacation boarding, and more. You'll work alongside a friendly, experienced, and supportive veterinary team that values collaboration, continued learning, and excellent patient care.
Many of our team members have been with us for years, creating a welcoming veterinary environment where people feel valued and supported. Whether you're an experienced veterinary assistant ready to take your skills to the next level or you're beginning your veterinary career, you'll have opportunities to learn through hands-on and virtual training and ongoing development.
To learn more about us click here. Job DescriptionWhat You'll DoAs a veterinary assistant, you'll play an important role in keeping our patients comfortable and helping the veterinary team provide excellent care.
Responsibilities may include:
Assisting with pet restraint and patient handlingTriaging incoming veterinary patients and obtaining medical historiesCollecting and processing laboratory samplesAssisting with diagnostic imaging and radiographsProviding nursing care for hospitalized and medical casesAdministering medications as directed by the veterinary teamPreparing patients for surgery and assisting during proceduresSupporting anesthesia monitoringCommunicating treatment plans and instructions with clientsKeeping treatment areas clean, organized, and ready for patientsQualificationsWhat We're Looking ForFor our experienced veterinary assistant opening, at least one year of veterinary experience is required. For our entry-level opening, no previous veterinary experience is required—we are open to training the right person.
For either veterinary assistant position, we're looking for someone who is:
Compassionate, calm, dependable, and team-orientedComfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environmentA strong communicator and willing to learnAble to properly restrain and safely handle petsComfortable multitasking and staying organizedEager to continue developing veterinary knowledge and skillsExperience with sample collection, laboratory testing, radiographs, medical histories, and anesthesia monitoring is a is required for experienced role, but not required for the entry-level position.
This role may involve exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, animal waste, bites, scratches, and potentially contagious diseases.
Interested in joining a veterinary team where you can grow, learn, and make a difference for pets and their families? We'd love to hear from you!
Additional InformationWe Offer Our Staff:
Pay:
Starting at $16/hr + depending on experience Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL EmployeesPaid Bereavement ProgramPaid Parental Leave ProgramCompetitive CompensationContinuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology ProgramCareer Development OpportunitiesReferral 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 pre-employment screening.
•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
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development