Large Animal Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health • Green Forest, AR

1d • $15 - $16 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Large Animal Veterinary Assistant supports veterinarians in the care and treatment of livestock and horses, with a focus on safe animal handling, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining clean, organized facilities. This role often involves working on-site at farms or in clinic settings, helping administer treatments, prepare surgical equipment, and provide attentive patient care. Success in this position requires physical stamina for lifting and handling large animals, along with strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with veterinarians and animal owners.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Foundational understanding of animal behavior and medical terminology
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Compassionate, calm under pressure, dependable, and a collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• Confident in safely restraining animals
• Motivated to continuously grow knowledge and skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hands-on experience working with large animals or in a veterinary environment is preferred.
• Completion of a veterinary or animal care assistant training program is a plus.
• Additional training as a veterinary or animal care assistant is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely manage and restrain large animals—including horses, cattle, pigs, and sheep—during examinations and treatments.
• Assist with procedures such as administering injections and medications, drawing blood, and cleaning and dressing wounds.
• Prepare and sterilize equipment, support veterinarians during procedures, and assist with patient monitoring, cleaning, and surgical preparation.
• Monitor recovery, provide feeding and grooming, and maintain clean stalls and recovery areas.
• Sanitize facilities, manage inventory and supplies, and maintain accurate medical and treatment records.
• Collect laboratory samples and assist with imaging, including X-rays, while following proper safety and PPE protocols.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• liability
• 401k
• 401K matching program
• life & supplemental insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Personal Pet Discounts
• Holiday Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED