Vet Assistant: Dental & Surgical Prep (Part-Time)

Oak View Animal Clinic; Pea Ridge (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Bereavement Program

Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Job summary

Oak View Animal Clinic in Pea Ridge, AR is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for part-time shifts, primarily afternoons with some mornings and weekends. The role emphasizes dental and surgical prep, sterilization, patient handling, and collaboration with doctors and technicians to provide high-quality care.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of hands-on VA experience; surgical or dental prep experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands-on Veterinary Assistant experience preferred; surgical or dental prep experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques, instrument care, and surgical suite protocols.
• Comfortable safely handling animals of various sizes and temperaments.
• Skilled in safe pet restraint; anesthesia monitoring experience is a plus.
• Comfortable working around clinic sights, sounds, odors, and potential bites, scratches, or contagious diseases.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and committed to cleanliness.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and work efficiently in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Calm, compassionate, team-oriented, and able to multitask.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to assist with other hospital duties as needed.
• Veterinary Assistant certification or related training preferred, but not required.
• Desire to grow professionally and expand veterinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical and dental suites with instruments and supplies.
• Sterilize and maintain surgical and dental equipment.
• Restock supplies and maintain inventory.
• Clean and disinfect procedure areas before and after procedures.
• Assist with patient restraint and monitoring during induction and recovery.
• Support anesthesia preparation and monitoring setup.
• Maintain accurate sterilization and equipment prep logs.
• Assist doctors and technicians with appointments as needed.
• Provide quality care to hospitalized and boarding patients.
• Assist with clinic closing duties.
• Follow all safety and infection control protocols.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant experience

Sterilization techniques

Animal handling

Anesthesia monitoring experience

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary Assistant certification or related training

Job description

Oak View Animal Clinic in Pea Ridge, AR is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for part-time shifts, primarily afternoons with some mornings and weekends. The role emphasizes dental and surgical prep, sterilization, patient handling, and collaboration with doctors and technicians to provide high-quality care.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of hands-on VA experience; surgical or dental prep experience is a plus.