Veterinary Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Pea Ridge (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Bereavement

Parental Leave

Competitive Pay

CE Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Pre-employment Screening

Job summary

Oak View Animal Clinic in Pea Ridge, AR, near Bentonville, is hiring two veterinary assistants. We offer training for the entry-level role and require at least one year of veterinary experience for the experienced position. Expect a fast-paced, collaborative team focused on high-quality care.

Two openings, supportive environment, opportunities for ongoing training, and competitive benefits are available.

Qualifications

• At least one year of veterinary experience for the experienced role.
• No prior veterinary experience required for the entry-level role.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pet restraint and patient handling.
• Triaging incoming patients and obtaining histories.
• Collect and process laboratory samples.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and radiographs.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized/medical cases.
• Administer medications per vet instructions.
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist during procedures.
• Support anesthesia monitoring.
• Communicate treatment plans with clients.
• Keep treatment areas clean and organized.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Willing to learn

Compassionate

Team player

Tools

Radiographs

Laboratory testing

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

Oak View Animal Clinic in Pea Ridge, AR, conveniently located near Bentonville, is looking for two veterinary assistants to join our growing team! We are a well-established, progressive 3-doctor small animal practice providing high-quality veterinary care to pets and their families throughout Northwest Arkansas.

We have two veterinary assistant openings: one for an experienced veterinary assistant, with at least one year of experience required and another for a veterinary assistant with no previous veterinary experience required. If you are dependable, compassionate, and excited to learn, we are happy to provide training and help you build your veterinary skills.

About Oak View Animal Clinic

Our veterinary hospital is fast-paced and offers a wide range of services, including preventive care, surgery, high-speed dentistry, in-house diagnostics, digital dental radiology, medical and vacation boarding, and more. You'll work alongside a friendly, experienced, and supportive veterinary team that values collaboration, continued learning, and excellent patient care.

Many of our team members have been with us for years, creating a welcoming veterinary environment where people feel valued and supported. Whether you're an experienced veterinary assistant ready to take your skills to the next level or you're beginning your veterinary career, you'll have opportunities to learn through hands-on and virtual training and ongoing development.

As a veterinary assistant, you'll play an important role in keeping our patients comfortable and helping the veterinary team provide excellent care. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with pet restraint and patient handling
• Triaging incoming veterinary patients and obtaining medical histories
• Collecting and processing laboratory samples
• Assisting with diagnostic imaging and radiographs
• Providing nursing care for hospitalized and medical cases
• Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team
• Preparing patients for surgery and assisting during procedures
• Supporting anesthesia monitoring
• Communicating treatment plans and instructions with clients
• Keeping treatment areas clean, organized, and ready for patients

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

For our experienced veterinary assistant opening, at least one year of veterinary experience is required. For our entry-level opening, no previous veterinary experience is required - we are open to training the right person.

For either veterinary assistant position, we're looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, calm, dependable, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• A strong communicator and willing to learn
• Able to properly restrain and safely handle pets
• Comfortable multitasking and staying organized
• Eager to continue developing veterinary knowledge and skills

Experience with sample collection, laboratory testing, radiographs, medical histories, and anesthesia monitoring is a is required for experienced role, but not required for the entry-level position.

This role may involve exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, animal waste, bites, scratches, and potentially contagious diseases.

Additional Information

We Offer Our Staff:

Pay: Starting at $16/hr + depending on experience

• 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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 to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

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