Veterinary Assistant — Emergency & Specialty Care

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Little Rock, AR. Compensation is not specified. Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists provides specialty and emergency veterinary services and describes its team’s work as supporting patients, clients, and staff. The assistant supports veterinarians and technicians with patient care, clinical procedures, equipment and surgery-suite preparation, and administrative tasks. The role contributes to quality care and client service by helping the hospital team assess, treat, monitor, and discharge patients.

What you'll do

• Obtain patient vital signs and client histories
• safely restrain dogs and cats
• perform venipuncture and laboratory testing
• position patients for radiology
• place and maintain intravenous and urinary catheters
• calculate and administer medications
• follow CPR procedures
• assist with emergency anesthesia and recovery
• maintain medical records
• prepare prescriptions
• review discharge instructions
• and handle client calls and appointment scheduling.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

little rock ar

petvet care centers

part-time

emergency veterinary care

specialty veterinary care

patient handling

laboratory samples

radiology

catheters

medication administration

12-hour shifts

weekend shifts

pet discounts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• team member pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support
• CE stipends
• career development resources
• and a team member relief fund.

Why this role

The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, including weekends; overnight and weekend shift differentials are offered.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.