Veterinary Assistant - Hands-On Care, Imaging & Anesthesia

Benton Veterinary Hospital; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Benton Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant with a preference for at least 1 year of experience. You will assist with patient restraint, lab work, imaging, and nursing care, while communicating treatment plans to clients. The role involves handling pets safely and supporting anesthesia monitoring and surgical prep.

We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for continued training and career development, with a strong team-driven environment designed for growth.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, calm, team player with strong communication skills.
• Experience handling pets and client communication is preferred.
• Ability to restrain pets properly and perform basic sample collection is expected.
• Familiar with radiographs, lab work, and anesthesia monitoring is a plus.
• Self-starter eager to expand knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collect and analyze lab samples.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Explain treatment plans clearly to clients and obtain histories.
• Support surgical preparation and anesthesia monitoring as needed.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Job description

Benton Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Assistant with a preference for at least 1 year of experience. You will assist with patient restraint, lab work, imaging, and nursing care, while communicating treatment plans to clients. The role involves handling pets safely and supporting anesthesia monitoring and surgical prep.

We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for continued training and career development, with a strong team-driven environment designed for growth.