Veterinary Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing essential care to a variety of animals. With a focus on growth, the position includes hands-on training and continuing education to help you advance your skills. The clinic values teamwork and effective communication, ensuring that you play a vital role in patient care. If you're passionate about animal welfare and looking for a supportive workplace, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement and Parental Leave

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Ability to properly restrain pets and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage, and management of medical cases.
• Administration of medications and surgical assistance.

Skills

Veterinary Assistance

Sample Collection

Communication Skills

Anesthesia Monitoring

Multi-tasking

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 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:

1. 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.
2. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.
3. Opportunities for growth through virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development, whether aiming to master your current role or advance your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker, and strong communicator.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a plus.
• Self-starter with a desire to continue advancing your knowledge and skills.

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 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 be available
• Hiring may require a background check
• *Note: some benefits vary based on employment status (full-time vs part-time).