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Dental & Surgical Prep Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal HealthPea Ridge, AR
Onsite

About The Position

Oak View Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their 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. The position is part-time, primarily with afternoon shifts, and may include occasional mornings and weekends. The clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced 3-doctor small animal practice offering a comprehensive range of services including preventative care, surgery, high-speed dentistry, in-house diagnostics, CR full body and digital dental radiology, and boarding.

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
  • Comfortable working around clinic sights, sounds, odors, and potential bites, scratches, or contagious diseases
  • 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

  • Pay: Starting at $15/hr depending on experience
  • Comprehensive 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
  • Competitive Compensation
  • 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!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

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