Dental & Surgical Prep Veterinary Assistant

Dental & Surgical Prep Veterinary AssistantJoin 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 positionTo 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:At 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 experienceComprehensive 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 details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit