Veterinary Assistant

Stfrancisvetclinic; Green Forest (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary clinic in rural Arkansas is seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing comprehensive care to a variety of animals. You will be responsible for patient triage, sample collection, and assisting in surgeries while ensuring effective communication with clients. With opportunities for growth through ongoing training and development, this position is perfect for someone eager to advance their career in veterinary medicine. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement and Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Pet Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Proficient in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets, triage patients, and manage medical cases.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.

Skills

Veterinary Assistance

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Sample Collection

Anesthesia Monitoring

Education

Veterinary Assistant Experience

Job 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.

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.
• Opportunities for growth through virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development, whether you aim to master your current role or advance your career.

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.
• Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus!
• Self-starter with a 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 and Parental Leave Programs
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (for 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 such as Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses, etc., may also be available.
• Hiring may be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
• *Note: Some benefits may vary for full-time versus part-time employment.