Large Animal Veterinary Assistant

St. Francis Veterinary Clinic; Green Forest (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k & matching program

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid parental leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

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Job summary

St. Francis Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Large Animal Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians in caring for livestock and horses. The role emphasizes safe handling, on-site assistance, and assisting with medical procedures in a rural nw Arkansas setting.

You will help prepare surgical equipment, monitor patients, and maintain clean facilities while collaborating closely with veterinarians and animal owners. This position offers a path for growth in a fast-paced, mixed-animal practice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; training in veterinary/animal care is a plus.
• Experience with large animals or in veterinary settings preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and handle large animals including horses, cattle, pigs and sheep during exams and treatments.
• Assist with injections, medications, blood draws, wound care and cleaning/dressing wounds.
• Prepare and sterilize surgical equipment; support veterinarians during procedures and patient monitoring.
• Monitor patient recovery, provide feeding and grooming, maintain clean stalls and recovery areas.
• Sanitize facilities, manage supplies, and keep accurate medical and treatment records.
• Assist with imaging and laboratory tasks following safety and PPE protocols.

Skills

Large animal handling

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Vet/animal care training program

Job description

Company Description

St. Francis Veterinary Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 3 doctor mixed animal general practice located in rural northwest Arkansas. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body radiology, Ultrasonography, Reproductive Health, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more.

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

The Large Animal Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians in the care and treatment of livestock and horses, with a focus on safe animal handling, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining clean, organized facilities. This role often involves working on-site at farms or in clinic settings, helping administer treatments, prepare surgical equipment, and provide attentive patient care. Success in this position requires physical stamina for lifting and handling large animals, along with strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with veterinarians and animal owners.

Key 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.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

• Experience: Previous hands-on experience working with large animals or in a veterinary environment is preferred.
• Skills: Foundational understanding of animal behavior and medical terminology, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a veterinary or animal care assistant training program is a plus.

Work Environment

Large Animal Veterinary Assistants may work in veterinary hospitals, on farms, or at ranches. This role often involves travel between locations and working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

• Experience: Prior hands-on experience with large animals or within a veterinary setting is strongly preferred.
• Skills: Basic knowledge of animal behavior and medical terminology, paired with excellent communication, teamwork, and multitasking abilities.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training as a veterinary or animal care assistant is a plus.
• Personal Attributes: Compassionate, calm under pressure, dependable, and a collaborative team player with strong communication skills. Must be confident in safely restraining animals and motivated to continuously grow knowledge and skills.

Additional Information

We offer our staff

Pay

$15-16/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 pre-employment screening.
• Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

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