Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Allianceanimal; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking animal hospital in Little Rock is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential care to pets and supporting a team of professionals. You will engage in a variety of tasks, from triaging patients to assisting in surgeries, all while ensuring the highest standards of care. The hospital is committed to staff development, offering numerous training opportunities to help you grow in your career. If you are passionate about animal care and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant required.
• Proficient in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and manage nursing care for hospitalized cases.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.

Skills

Veterinary Assistance

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Compassion

Pet Restraint

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Tools

Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

Laboratory Testing Equipment

Job description

Briarwood Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced 3 doctor small animal practice located in Little Rock, Arkansas. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, High Speed Dentistry, Cold Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, Ultrasonography, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding, Grooming and more.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Pet restraint
2. Triage incoming patients
3. Collection and analysis of lab samples
4. Diagnostic imaging
5. Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability
6. Administration of medications
7. Effective communication of treatment plans with clients
8. Surgical preparation and assistance
9. Anesthetic management

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience.
• Must have reliable transportation
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• 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.