Large Animal Vet Assistant – Farm & Equine Care

Alliance Animal Health; Green Forest (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Veterinary Clinic in rural northwest Arkansas is seeking a Large Animal Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in livestock and equine care.

You will focus on safe animal handling, assist with medical procedures, and keep facilities clean, working on-site at farms or in the clinic. Candidates should have hands-on experience with large animals or in a veterinary setting, a basic understanding of animal behavior and medical terminology, and strong communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with large animals or in a veterinary environment preferred.
• Foundational understanding of animal behavior and medical terminology.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• High school diploma required; veterinary or animal care training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Restraint and Handling: Safely manage and restrain large animals—including horses, cattle, pigs, and sheep—during examinations and treatments.
• Medical Support: Assist with procedures such as administering injections and medications, drawing blood, and cleaning and dressing wounds.
• Surgical Assistance: Prepare and sterilize equipment, support veterinarians during procedures, and assist with patient monitoring, cleaning, and surgical preparation.
• Patient Care: Monitor recovery, provide feeding and grooming, and maintain clean stalls and recovery areas.
• Clinic and Farm Maintenance: Sanitize facilities, manage inventory and supplies, and maintain accurate medical and treatment records.
• Diagnostic Support: Collect laboratory samples and assist with imaging, including X-rays, while following proper safety and PPE protocols.

Skills

Animal behavior

Medical terminology

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Vet/Animal care training

Job description

St. Francis Veterinary Clinic in rural northwest Arkansas is seeking a Large Animal Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in livestock and equine care.

You will focus on safe animal handling, assist with medical procedures, and keep facilities clean, working on-site at farms or in the clinic. Candidates should have hands-on experience with large animals or in a veterinary setting, a basic understanding of animal behavior and medical terminology, and strong communication and teamwork