Dental & Surgical Prep Veterinary Assistant

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*

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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 .

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