About this role
Company Description
Join the Oak View Animal Clinic Team!
Located in Pea Ridge, AR, conveniently near Bentonville , Oak View Animal Clinic is a well-established, progressive 3-doctor small animal practice providing high-quality, compassionate care to pets and their families throughout Northwest Arkansas.
Our fast-paced hospital offers a wide range of services, including preventative care, surgery, high-speed dentistry, in-house diagnostics, digital dental radiology, medical and vacation boarding, and more .
We are proud to have a friendly, experienced, and supportive team that values collaboration, growth, and exceptional patient care. Many of our team members have been with us for years, creating a welcoming environment where employees feel valued and supported.
If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and looking to join a team that combines advanced medicine with a caring culture, we would love to meet you!
*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:
- 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 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/ .