Dental & Surgical Prep Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health • Pea Ridge, AR

28d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team! This role is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of hands-on VA experience who enjoys a fast-paced environment and takes pride in excellent patient care. Schedule: Primarily afternoon shifts with occasional mornings and weekends.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of hands-on Veterinary Assistant experience preferred
• Comfortable working around animals, clinic sights, sounds, and odors
• Skilled in safe pet restraint
• Calm, compassionate, team-oriented, and able to multitask
• Strong communication skills and a desire to grow professionally
• Comfortable working safely around potential bites, scratches, and contagious diseases

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sample collection, medical histories, lab work, or radiographs is a plus
• Anesthesia monitoring experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical and dental suites with instruments and supplies
• Sterilize and maintain surgical and dental equipment
• Restock supplies and maintain inventory
• Clean and disinfect procedure areas before and after procedures
• Assist with patient restraint and monitoring during induction and recovery
• Support anesthesia preparation and monitoring setup
• Maintain accurate sterilization and equipment prep logs
• Assist doctors and technicians with appointments as needed
• Provide quality care to hospitalized and boarding patients
• Assist with clinic closing duties
• Follow all safety and infection control protocols

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• liability
• 401k
• 401K matching program
• life & supplemental insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• 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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed