Lifesaving Veterinary Assistant

Best Friends Animal Society (Company); United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Society in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support high-quality medical care for animals in our lifesaving programs. The role involves daily tasks in the veterinary department, from medicating to basic patient care, under the supervision of a veterinarian.

Applicants should have at least one year of experience working with animals, a customer-focused approach, and strong organization to manage multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience with animals and basic veterinary care.
• Customer-centric approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic medical care under veterinarian direction: medicating, vaccinating, subcutaneous fluids, and microchipping.
• Maintain a clean, disinfected workspace and accurate patient records.
• Support volunteers and foster parents to expand lifesaving capacity.
• Provide basic animal care: feeding, cleaning, socialization, walking.
• Deliver excellent customer service and communicate about programs.

Skills

Basic veterinary care

Animal handling

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Shelter software

Tools

Shelter software

Job description

Best Friends Animal Society in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support high-quality medical care for animals in our lifesaving programs. The role involves daily tasks in the veterinary department, from medicating to basic patient care, under the supervision of a veterinarian.

Applicants should have at least one year of experience working with animals, a customer-focused approach, and strong organization to manage multiple tasks.