Dental & Surgical Prep Veterinary Assistant

Oak View Animal Clinic • Pea Ridge, AR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Animal Clinic in Pea Ridge, AR, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This is a part-time position ideal for someone with at least 1 year of hands-on VA experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to excellent patient care. The clinic offers a wide range of services, including preventative care, surgery, high-speed dentistry, in-house diagnostics, digital dental radiology, and boarding. They pride themselves on a friendly, experienced, and supportive team that values collaboration and growth.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of hands-on Veterinary Assistant experience preferred
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques, instrument care, and surgical suite protocols
• Comfortable safely handling animals of various sizes and temperaments
• Skilled in safe pet restraint
• Organized, detail-oriented, and committed to cleanliness
• Able to follow detailed instructions and work efficiently in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Calm, compassionate, team-oriented, and able to multitask
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to assist with other hospital duties as needed

Nice To Haves

• Surgical or dental prep experience is a plus
• Anesthesia monitoring experience is a plus
• Veterinary Assistant certification or related training preferred, but not required
• Desire to grow professionally and expand veterinary skills

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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Liability insurance
• 401k
• 401k matching program
• Life insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Personal Pet Discounts
• Holiday Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Bonuses

What This Job Offers

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