Overview
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*
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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
We’re looking for:
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
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/.
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
