What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Northwest Arkansas Animal Urgent Care?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Assistant, where your passion for animal care and technical expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners. In this energetic role, you will assist veterinarians with a wide range of clinical procedures, provide compassionate animal handling, and ensure the highest standards of pet care. Your dedication will support our mission to deliver exceptional veterinary services while fostering a positive and engaging environment for both animals and team members.
Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures by preparing instruments, maintaining sterile fields, and monitoring patient vital signs.
- Perform animal restraint and handling using humane techniques to ensure safety for both animals and staff.
- Conduct laboratory tests, prepare samples, and interpret basic results to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Manage pet care routines including feeding, administering medications, and monitoring recovery.
- Take and process diagnostic images such as X-rays, ensuring proper positioning and safety protocols are followed.
- Maintain accurate medical records, update patient files, and document procedures in compliance with clinic standards.
- Handle animal catheterization, aseptic techniques, and other critical care tasks with precision and care.
- Assist with animal husbandry duties including cleaning kennels, feeding schedules, and ensuring a clean environment for all animals.
- Provide exceptional pet care education to clients
Skills
- Proven kennel experience coupled with animal husbandry skills to manage multiple animals effectively.
- Strong knowledge of veterinary terminology, animal physiology, anatomy, and critical care practices.
- Experience with laboratory procedures and diagnostic imaging such as X-ray technology.
- Skilled in dog handling techniques including training methods and restraint for various procedures.
- Ability to perform animal catheterization safely using aseptic techniques while maintaining patient comfort.
- Excellent animal handling skills across different species including dogs and cats.
- Capable of working efficiently in fast-paced environments requiring veterinary technician experience. Join us in providing compassionate veterinary care that transforms lives—both those of our patients and the dedicated team behind the scenes!
Pay: From $15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16