Dental & Surgical Prep Veterinary Assistant

  • Part-time

Company Description

Join the Oak View Animal Clinic Team!

Located in Pea Ridge, AR, conveniently near Bentonville, Oak View Animal Clinic is a well-established, progressive 3-doctor small animal practice providing high-quality, compassionate care to pets and their families throughout Northwest Arkansas.

Our fast-paced hospital offers a wide range of services, including preventative care, surgery, high-speed dentistry, in-house diagnostics, digital dental radiology, medical and vacation boarding, and more.

We are proud to have a friendly, experienced, and supportive team that values collaboration, growth, and exceptional patient care. Many of our team members have been with us for years, creating a welcoming environment where employees feel valued and supported.

If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and looking to join a team that combines advanced medicine with a caring culture, we would love to meet you!

*Part-time position*

To learn more about us click here

Job Description

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.

What You'll Do

  • 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

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

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  • At least 1 year of hands-on Veterinary Assistant experience preferred; surgical or dental prep experience is a plus
  • Knowledge of sterilization techniques, instrument care, and surgical suite protocols
  • Comfortable safely handling animals of various sizes and temperaments
  • Skilled in safe pet restraint; anesthesia monitoring experience is a plus
  • 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
  • Veterinary Assistant certification or related training preferred, but not required
  • Desire to grow professionally and expand veterinary skills

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

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)
  • Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
  • *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 https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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