Dental Surgical Prep Veterinary Assistant

Oak View Animal Clinic; Pea Ridge (AR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401k & 401K matching program

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Oak View Animal Clinic in Pea Ridge, AR, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join the team. The role includes preparing surgical and dental suites, sterilizing equipment, and assisting with anesthesia monitoring. You will support patient care for hospitalized and boarding patients and help with daily clinic duties.

Requirements include 1 year of veterinary assistant experience (surgical/dental prep a plus) and strong teamwork. Starting pay is $15/hr, with comprehensive benefits for staff.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Anesthesia monitoring experience is a plus.
• Willingness to assist with other hospital duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Animal restraint

Sterilization techniques

Teamwork & communication

Education

Veterinary Assistant certification (preferred)

Tools

Sterilization equipment handling

Job description

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

Schedule: Primarily afternoon shifts with occasional mornings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 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

Pay: Starting at $15/hr depending on experience

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 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/.