Dental & Surgical Prep Veterinary Assistant

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Dental & Surgical Prep Veterinary AssistantPart-timeCompany DescriptionOak View Animal Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 3 doctor mixed animal practice located in Northwest Arkansas. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, High Speed Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, CR full body and digital dental radiology, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more.Our staff is made up of friendly, caring, well trained professionals.  Our receptionists will greet you personally and pleasantly, and our licensed veterinary technicians can educate you on topics such as bandage care and diabetic management.  The highly trained doctors at Oak View Animal Clinic are dedicated to providing the best medical and surgical care for your beloved pets.  Many of our staff members have been working with us for many years and as a team, we strive to make your experience at Oak View Animal Clinic as comfortable and comforting as possible.*Part-time position*To learn more about us click here. Job DescriptionWe’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 DoPrepare surgical and dental suites with instruments and suppliesSterilize and maintain surgical and dental equipmentRestock supplies and maintain inventoryClean and disinfect procedure areas before and after proceduresAssist with patient restraint and monitoring during induction and recoverySupport anesthesia preparation and monitoring setupMaintain accurate sterilization and equipment prep logsAssist doctors and technicians with appointments as neededProvide quality care to hospitalized and boarding patientsAssist with clinic closing dutiesFollow all safety and infection control protocolsQualificationsWe’re looking for:lificationsAt least 1 year of hands-on Veterinary Assistant experience preferred; surgical or dental prep experience is a plusKnowledge of sterilization techniques, instrument care, and surgical suite protocolsComfortable safely handling animals of various sizes and temperamentsSkilled in safe pet restraint; anesthesia monitoring experience is a plusComfortable working around clinic sights, sounds, odors, and potential bites, scratches, or contagious diseasesOrganized, detail-oriented, and committed to cleanlinessAble to follow detailed instructions and work efficiently in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environmentCalm, compassionate, team-oriented, and able to multitaskStrong communication and teamwork skillsWillingness to assist with other hospital duties as neededVeterinary Assistant certification or related training preferred, but not requiredDesire to grow professionally and expand veterinary skillsAdditional InformationWe 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 ProgramPaid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL EmployeesPaid Bereavement ProgramPaid Parental Leave ProgramCompetitive CompensationContinuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology ProgramCareer Development OpportunitiesReferral 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...