Veterinary Assistant: Hands-On Care + Training & Benefits

Wedington-Animal-Hospital; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program for AVMA

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Job summary

Wedington Animal Hospital in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a veterinary assistant with at least 1 year of experience to join our 10-doctor practice. The role includes lab work, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, patient restraint, and client communication.

You will assist with triage, surgeries, and postoperative care, while upholding compassionate teamwork. We offer training, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant experience

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Restrain pets

Sample collection

Medical histories

Radiographs

Anesthesia monitoring

Self-starter

Job description

Wedington Animal Hospital in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a veterinary assistant with at least 1 year of experience to join our 10-doctor practice. The role includes lab work, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, patient restraint, and client communication.

You will assist with triage, surgeries, and postoperative care, while upholding compassionate teamwork. We offer training, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.