Veterinary Assistant

Wedington Animal Hospital • Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

Wedington Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, 10-doctor general practice in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care, including wellness and preventive services, urgent and emergency care, critical care, general and orthopedic surgery, medicine, diagnostic imaging, dentistry, laboratory services, pharmacy, laser therapy, boarding, and grooming.

The Veterinary Assistant supports patient care through restraint, triage, sample collection and analysis, diagnostic imaging, nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases, medication administration, client communication, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. The role involves exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, as well as possible bites, scratches, animal waste, and contagious diseases. The hospital offers virtual and hands-on interactive training and continuing development opportunities.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience is preferred.
• Be compassionate, calm, a team player, a multitasker, and a strong communicator.
• Be able to properly restrain pets.
• Be a self-starter with a desire to continue advancing knowledge and skills.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Restrain pets properly.
• Triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze laboratory samples.
• Perform diagnostic imaging.
• Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability.
• Administer medications.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively to clients.
• Prepare for and assist with surgery.
• Manage anesthesia.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and liability coverage
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Life and supplemental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation and sick time for all employees
• Paid bereavement program
• Paid parental leave program
• Competitive compensation
• Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles
• Tuition reimbursement for an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
• Career development opportunities
• Referral bonus program for most positions
• Potential additional benefits, such as personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses

What This Job Offers

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