Overview
Company Description
The Animal Clinic of the Ozarks in Flippin is located within the Arkansas Ozark Mountains. Flippin, Arkansas is a lovely place to live, work, learn, and play! Not to mention, it is one of the safest and friendliest environments to live and raise a family! Flippin offers top of the line fishing and sits between Bull Shoals Lake to the north, White River to the east, and the Buffalo National River to the south.
The Animal Clinic of the Ozarks is a 2 Doctor, fast-paced, General Practice, that’s made an impact in the community: resulting in a very loyal clientele base. As they welcome all patrons, new and existing, they offer the best quality service to all small animal companions and pocket pets. Services offered range from In-House Diagnostics, Digital Radiology, Companion Laser, Ultrasound and Endoscopy procedures, and more. The current staff operates under a closet knit, family like environment to better create a positive, encouraging atmosphere. Hours of operation are standard, from Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm and closed on Weekends.
Find success in this small Ozark Mountain Arkansas town surrounded by extraordinary natural beauty and containing many varieties. This is no ordinary place! If you’re interested, please apply!
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
**This position will be a floater between VA and Reception**
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.
Qualifications
We’re looking for:
An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
Must be able to properly restrain pets.
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 information
We 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)
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: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.
