Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal health company is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join their dynamic team in Northwest Arkansas. The role emphasizes hands-on veterinary care in a supportive environment, where your skills and input are highly valued. Enjoy flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and community involvement. Join us to make a meaningful impact in animal healthcare and enjoy a fulfilling career with exceptional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Paid sick leave

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Free vaccines for staff pets

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a veterinary assistant required.
• Exceptional ability to communicate and interpret medical records.
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow.

Responsibilities

• Work on night and weekend shifts to provide emergency care.
• Support surgical monitoring and patient care at the clinic.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist in laboratory tests.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Ability to multitask

Education

Certification as Veterinary Technician

Job description

Company Description

The Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of NWA is a well-established and growing emergency and critical care practice. We are the only after-hour facility in the Northwest Arkansas area and the only 24-hour ER in Arkansas at the moment. Our brand new, state-of-the-art facility isfully equipped with digital radiography, large touch screen monitors in all client rooms, Ultrasound, Idexx laboratories in-house, and a ForceTriad electrosurgical system. We also have CT and MRI capability in-house through referral. Just as important, we have a friendly, highly skilled,motivated, and fun-loving staff. We are very flexible with scheduling and are willing to work around requests, within reason. Our practice is remarkably busy, so it is important for our staff to be able to handle high-stress situations, multitask well, and have good communication skills. Our technicians and assistants are highly utilized at the top of their skill sets and are constantly learning new techniques. We want our staff to be hands-on!

Northwest Arkansas is home to Crystal Bridges-a world-class art museum, the state’s largest live-music amphitheater, and a multitude of distinctive historic downtowns. It is also home to four state parks, making it a prime destination for hiking, biking, and anything outdoors.

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Job Description

Are you ready to take your career as a Certified Veterinary Technician to the next level? At our employee-led clinic, your voice matters, and your skills make a real difference. We’re committed to fostering a supportive environment where CVTs are highly utilized, deeply valued, and empowered to grow. We are currently hiring full and part time CVTs for our night and weekend shifts.

Why Join Us?

• Your Voice, Your Impact: As an employee-led clinic, you’ll have a say in the decisions that shape our workplace and patient care.
• A Culture of Growth: Dedicated to continuous learning, we’ll help you hone your skills and develop new ones, such as NG tube placement, central line placement, CRI calculations, advanced surgery monitoring, and more.
• Specialization Support: Thinking about earning a specialty? We have multiple CVTs on that journey, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
• Competitive Pay & Responsibilities: We are committed to offering competitive pay and a job description that reflects the advanced skills, training, and expertise of a Certified Veterinary Technician, going beyond what a veterinary assistant can do.
• Stability You Can Count On: Our remarkably low turnover rate speaks to our supportive and fulfilling work environment.

Opportunities Beyond the Clinic

• Leadership Roles: We offer leadership positions for CVTs looking to advance their careers.
• Community Involvement: From running Arkansas’s only animal blood bank to operating a Trauma Response Program for K9 units, we’re dedicated to making a difference in our community.

What You’ll Gain

• A collaborative, team-oriented workplace where your expertise and ideas are valued.
• The chance to grow professionally in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Join Our Team

If you’re a dedicated CVT looking for a clinic that values your skills, encourages professional growth, and fosters a sense of community, apply today! Together, we can do incredible things for pets, clients, and our profession.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• A veterinary assistant, 2+ years experiencerequired
• A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
• Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
• Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
• Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
• Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
• Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
• Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
• Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
• Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Competitive wages
• A $1000 signing bonus for CVTs
• 2 dollar shift differential for night shift
• 3 day work weeks and flexible scheduling - we ACTUALLY STRIVE for Work-Life Balance, ask me how we make this work!
• Paid sick leave for full and part-time employees
• 2 weeks of maternity/paternity leave
• Full vision/health/dental, 401k, and health savings plans
• CE allowance for licensed and unlicensed employees
• Paid Professional Dues if licensed
• Quarterly Bonuses / Christmas Bonuses
• Scrub allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• PTO for full and part-time employees that is available to use after 90 days
• Free vaccines for staff pets and excellent discounts on products and services
• A fun environment that promotes teamwork, leadership skills, and training
• We are caffeine addicts, so we do frequent runs to all the best coffee shops!
• We have the best snacks - in fact, we are in the running for the largest snack wall out there!
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to 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.

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