Dental & Surgical Prep Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Pea Ridge (AR); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Parental Leave Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Oak View Animal Clinic in Northwest Arkansas is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for a part-time role. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of hands-on VA experience, with surgical or dental prep considered a plus, and enjoys a fast-paced environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Primary duties include preparing surgical/dental suites, sterilization, inventory, and assisting doctors and technicians during procedures.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on Veterinary Assistant experience is required (preferred).
• Experience with surgical or dental prep is a plus and recommended.
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions in a fast-paced environment.

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 logs for sterilization and equipment prep.
• 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

Surgical prep experience

Dental prep experience

Communication

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Veterinary Assistant certification or training

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Surgical instruments

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Job description

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*

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/.