Veterinary Assistant

Wedington Animal Hospital; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing comprehensive care to pets, including triage, diagnostic imaging, and surgical assistance. With a focus on professional growth, the position offers opportunities for continuous training and development. The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong communication skills, ready to contribute to a supportive environment. Join a practice that values its staff and provides a range of benefits to ensure a fulfilling career in animal care.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary assistance with strong communication and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to restrain pets and monitor anesthesia effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability.
• Assist in surgical preparation and communicate treatment plans with clients.

Skills

Veterinary Assistance

Communication Skills

Multi-Tasking

Pet Restraint

Anesthesia Monitoring

Education

1+ years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant

Tools

Diagnostic Imaging

Laboratory Tests Processing

Job description

Wedington Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, 10 doctor general practice located in Fayetteville, AR. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Wellness Services, Preventative Care, Urgent Care, Emergency & Critical Care, General & Orthopedic Surgery, Internal/External Medicine, Digital Full Body and Dental X-Ray, Dedicated Dental Suite, Ultrasound, Full In-House Laboratory, In-House Pharmacy, Cold Therapy Laser, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding, Grooming & more.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• 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 Assistance Program.
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster.
• 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 on a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full-time employment status vs part-time status.