Dental & Surgical Prep Veterinary Assistant

Oak View Animal Clinic; Pea Ridge (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Bereavement Program

Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Job summary

Oak View Animal Clinic in Pea Ridge, AR is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for part-time shifts, primarily afternoons with some mornings and weekends. The role emphasizes dental and surgical prep, sterilization, patient handling, and collaboration with doctors and technicians to provide high-quality care.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of hands-on VA experience; surgical or dental prep experience is a plus.

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.

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

Sterilization techniques

Animal handling

Anesthesia monitoring experience

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary Assistant certification or related training

Job description

Dental & Surgical Prep Veterinary Assistant

• Part-time

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!

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

• 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:

• 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
• 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.