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Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health

#Fast-Paced Environment #Patient Care #Treatment Plans #Surgery #Triage #Radiology #Preventative Care #Sample Collection #Dentistry

Quick overview

Key duties involve restraining and triaging patients, collecting and analyzing lab samples, and assisting with diagnostics, surgery, and anesthetic monitoring. The role also requires providing nursing care for hospitalized patients and communicating treatment plans to clients.

Requirements summary

The ideal candidate is an experienced Veterinary Assistant, preferably with at least one year of hands-on experience, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about patient care. Required attributes include being comfortable with clinic environments, skilled in safe pet restraint, and proficient in sample collection and medical history intake.

TeamworkMultitaskingCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationNursing CareTriageClient CommunicationAnesthetic MonitoringLab WorkAnimal HandlingRadiographsLab Sample CollectionPatient RestraintSurgery AssistanceDiagnostics AssistanceMedical History Intake

Job description

Company 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.To learn more about us click here.
Job DescriptionJob duties include, but are not limited to:We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team!
This role is ideal for someone with previous VA experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about patient care.Responsibilities:Restrain and triage patients, collect and analyze lab samplesAssist with diagnostics, surgery, and anesthetic monitoringProvide nursing care for hospitalized patientsAdminister medications and communicate treatment plans with clientsRequirements:Prior VA experience strongly preferredComfortable with animals, clinic sights, sounds, and odorsAbility to work safely around potential bites, scratches, or contagious diseasesGrowth Opportunities: We offer hands-on and virtual training to help you sharpen your skills and advance your veterinary career.QualificationsWe’re looking for:Experienced Veterinary Assistant with at least 1 year of hands-on experience preferredCompassionate, calm, team-oriented, and able to multitask effectively with strong communication skillsSkilled in safely restraining petsProficient in sample collection, medical history intake, lab work, radiographs; anesthesia monitoring is a plusSelf-motivated with a desire to grow skills and advance professionallyAdditional InformationWe 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 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.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Referral Bonus Program

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

401k

Supplemental Insurance

FSA

HSA

Tuition Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Continuing Education Allowance

Liability Insurance

401K Matching Program

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Personal Pet Discounts

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