Experienced Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

An established animal practice in Little Rock is seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing essential care and support to pets and their owners. Responsibilities include patient triage, sample collection, and surgical assistance. The practice values professional growth, offering training and development opportunities to enhance your skills. With a focus on teamwork and communication, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in animal care while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

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

Pet Restraint

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Sample Collection

Anesthesia Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Job description

• Hospital Name: BRIARWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL - LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

Company 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

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 on 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.