Veterinary Assistant Job at Oak View Animal Clinic, Pea Ridge, AR

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  • Oak View Animal Clinic
  • Pea Ridge, AR

Job Description



Oak View Animal Clinic in Pea Ridge, AR, conveniently located near Bentonville, is looking for two veterinary assistants to join our growing team! We are a well-established, progressive 3-doctor small animal practice providing high-quality veterinary care to pets and their families throughout Northwest Arkansas.

We have two veterinary assistant openings : one for an experienced veterinary assistant, with at least one year of experience required and another for a veterinary assistant with no previous veterinary experience required. If you are dependable, compassionate, and excited to learn, we are happy to provide training and help you build your veterinary skills.

About Oak View Animal Clinic

Our veterinary hospital is fast-paced and offers a wide range of services, including preventive care, surgery, high-speed dentistry, in-house diagnostics, digital dental radiology, medical and vacation boarding, and more. You’ll work alongside a friendly, experienced, and supportive veterinary team that values collaboration, continued learning, and excellent patient care.

Many of our team members have been with us for years, creating a welcoming veterinary environment where people feel valued and supported. Whether you’re an experienced veterinary assistant ready to take your skills to the next level or you’re beginning your veterinary career, you’ll have opportunities to learn through hands-on and virtual training and ongoing development.

To learn more about us click  here . 

Job Description



What You’ll Do

As a veterinary assistant, you’ll play an important role in keeping our patients comfortable and helping the veterinary team provide excellent care. Responsibilities may include:

  • Assisting with pet restraint and patient handling
  • Triaging incoming veterinary patients and obtaining medical histories
  • Collecting and processing laboratory samples
  • Assisting with diagnostic imaging and radiographs
  • Providing nursing care for hospitalized and medical cases
  • Administering medications as directed by the veterinary team
  • Preparing patients for surgery and assisting during procedures
  • Supporting anesthesia monitoring
  • Communicating treatment plans and instructions with clients
  • Keeping treatment areas clean, organized, and ready for patients

Qualifications



What We’re Looking For

For our experienced veterinary assistant opening, at least one year of veterinary experience is required . For our entry-level opening, no previous veterinary experience is required —we are open to training the right person.

For either veterinary assistant position, we’re looking for someone who is:

  • Compassionate, calm, dependable, and team-oriented
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced veterinary environment
  • A strong communicator and willing to learn
  • Able to properly restrain and safely handle pets
  • Comfortable multitasking and staying organized
  • Eager to continue developing veterinary knowledge and skills

Experience with sample collection, laboratory testing, radiographs, medical histories, and anesthesia monitoring is a is required for experienced role, but not required for the entry-level position.

This role may involve exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, animal waste, bites, scratches, and potentially contagious diseases.

Interested in joining a veterinary team where you can grow, learn, and make a difference for pets and their families? We’d love to hear from you!

Additional Information



We Offer Our Staff:

Pay: Starting at $16/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)
  • Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit  .

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Job Tags

Full time, Part time

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