Veterinary Technician

Best Friends Animal Hospital and Pet Hotel; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Hospital and Pet Hotel is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Veterinary Technician in Fayetteville, AR. The role involves supporting veterinarians, assisting with surgeries, and providing compassionate care to pets. Join a growing team that values community involvement and offers extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

Paid time off

Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance

Scholarship and tuition reimbursement

401(k) with employer contributions

Continuing education and development support

Qualifications

• Veterinary Technician experience required.
• Eager to develop skills and grow within the veterinary field.
• Reliable and compassionate, enjoys working in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures.
• Provide compassionate care to pets and clients.

Skills

Team player

Compassionate care

Veterinary Technician experience

Communication

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Best Friends Animal Hospital and Pet Hotel

Location: Fayetteville, AR

Employment Type: Full-time (30-40 hours/week)

Schedule: Monday–Friday (7:00 am–6:30 pm), with alternating Saturdays (7:00 am–2:30 pm). We support a 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays.

Join Our Compassionate and Growing Veterinary Team!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care to pets? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment that promotes learning and growth? We want YOU to join our team!

Best Friends Animal Hospital and Pet Hotel, partnered with Thrive Pet Healthcare, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Veterinary Technician. If you love animals, want to expand your medical knowledge, and are committed to making a community difference, we would love to meet you.

What We’re Looking For:

• Veterinary Technician experience required
• A team player passionate about pets and medicine
• Eager to develop skills and grow within the veterinary field
• Values community involvement and service
• Reliable and compassionate, enjoys working in a supportive, fast-paced environment

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care, advocate for pets, and educate clients
• Assist with surgeries and procedures
• Provide compassionate care to pets and clients
• Draw blood, place IV catheters, perform in-house diagnostics, and surgical monitoring
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns, Thrive Membership options, medications, and treatments
• Maintain medical records and charts accurately
• Use safe restraining techniques and follow protocols
• Keep treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs clean and organized

You’ll Grow With Us

Grow your career through access to comprehensive learning and skill programs, including:

• Our extensive, free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual workshops for leadership development
• Fundamentals of running a pet hospital program
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a licensed Vet Tech through our accredited distance learning program
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

Benefits – Our Care in Action

We offer benefits supporting your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• Competitive pay: $15-25/hr
• Paid time off, including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement, and time off for pet adoptions
• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Pet perks such as free exams and discounts at Thrive locations
• Support for children, adults, and pets' care needs
• Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy
• 401(k) with employer contributions, no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support with free CE courses and paid time off
• Scholarship and student loan support programs
• And much more!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive culture where all team members feel valued and empowered.