Veterinary Assistant - Hands-On Care & Career Growth

St. Francis Animal Hospital - Springdale, AR; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401k & 401K matching program

Life & supplemental insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program

Job summary

St. Francis Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will assist with patient restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia monitoring, and daily care.

We value compassion, calm demeanor, teamwork, and clear communication; prior experience preferred. Training and ongoing development are provided. Qualified candidates will be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting and work closely with veterinarians and technicians to ensure excellent

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker and strong communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, medical histories, lab tests, radiographs and anesthesia monitoring bonus.
• Self-starter with drive to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Restrain patients as needed and triage incoming cases.
• Collect and analyze lab samples, and assist with diagnostic imaging.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients under supervision.
• Assist with medications, treatment plans, and anesthesia management.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly with clients.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Pet Restraint

Job description

St. Francis Animal Hospital is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will assist with patient restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia monitoring, and daily care.

We value compassion, calm demeanor, teamwork, and clear communication; prior experience preferred. Training and ongoing development are provided. Qualified candidates will be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting and work closely with veterinarians and technicians to ensure excellent