Surgical/Dental Prep Veterinary Assistant

Oak View Animal Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 3 doctor companion 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.

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We are looking for a dependable and detail-oriented Surgical/Dental Prep Veterinary Assistant to support our surgical and dental teams by ensuring all patients, equipment, and workspaces are fully prepared for procedures. In this vital role, you will play a key part in maintaining efficiency and safety in the surgical suite by managing pre-operative preparation, assisting with patient handling, and maintaining strict cleanliness and sterilization protocols.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives behind the scenes and takes pride in creating a safe, sterile, and organized environment for both patients and veterinary staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for surgery and dental procedures, including shaving, scrubbing, and positioning
• Assist with pre-operative assessments such as vital signs and patient identification
• Set up surgical and dental suites with appropriate instruments and supplies
• Sterilize and maintain surgical and dental tools and equipment
• Restock surgical supplies and ensure inventory is maintained
• Clean and disinfect surgical areas before and after each procedure
• Assist with patient restraint and monitoring as needed during induction and recovery
• Support veterinary team with anesthesia prep and monitoring setup
• Maintain accurate records and logs related to equipment sterilization and prep
• Adhere to safety and infection control protocols at all times

• Previous experience in a veterinary clinical setting (surgical/dental prep experience preferred)
• Working knowledge of sterilization techniques, instrument care, and surgical suite protocols
• Comfortable handling animals of various sizes and temperaments
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work efficiently in a time-sensitive environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to cleanliness and detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Willingness to assist with other hospital duties as needed
• Veterinary Assistant certification or related training (preferred but not required)

We offer our staff:

Pay: $14.50/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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• 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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