Part-Time Vet Tech – Shelter Surgery & Lifesaving

Best Friends Animal Society (Company); United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Society in Bentonville, AR is seeking a part-time Veterinary Technician up to 29 hours per week with weekend availability to support our life-saving clinic for shelter and community animals.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of veterinary technician experience, surgical prep and blood draw skills, and comfort with high-volume spay and neuter. AVMA-certified or licensed in good standing is preferred; Fear Free handling is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of veterinary technician experience in a clinic, hospital, or animal welfare setting.
• Experience with surgery prep, intubation, and blood draws is required.
• AVMA-accredited certification and state licensure preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shelter intake and foster animal appointments.
• Support veterinary surgery, anesthesia, and patient care in a fast-paced clinic.
• Provide compassionate client communication and routine care duties.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Surgical assistance

Blood draws

Anesthesia monitoring

Communication skills

Fear Free handling

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technician certification

State licensure in good standing

Fear Free Certification (preferred)

Job description

Best Friends Animal Society in Bentonville, AR is seeking a part-time Veterinary Technician up to 29 hours per week with weekend availability to support our life-saving clinic for shelter and community animals.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of veterinary technician experience, surgical prep and blood draw skills, and comfort with high-volume spay and neuter. AVMA-certified or licensed in good standing is preferred; Fear Free handling is a plus.