Veterinary Technician

Company Description

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 greet clients personally and pleasantly, and our licensed veterinary technicians educate on topics such as bandage care and diabetic management. The highly trained doctors are dedicated to delivering the best medical and surgical care for your beloved pets. Many staff members have been with us for years, and as a team we strive to make your experience at Oak View Animal Clinic as comfortable and comforting as possible.

• Sign On Bonus for Experienced Candidates

We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team! This role is ideal for someone with prior VT experience who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about patient care.

• Restrain and triage patients; collect and analyze lab samples
• Perform diagnostic imaging, assist with surgery, and monitor anesthesia
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients of varying stability
• Administer medications and communicate treatment plans with clients

• Prior VT experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable with animals, clinic sights, sounds, and odors
• Ability to work safely around potential bites, scratches, animal waste, or contagious diseases

We offer interactive hands‑on and virtual training to help you sharpen your skills and advance your veterinary career.

• Strong work ethic and a positive, team‑oriented attitude
• Reliable and punctual, ready to contribute each day
• Minimum of 1 year of veterinary experience preferred; CVT/RVT/LVT credentials a plus
• Weekend availability
• Exceptional customer service and clear communication skills
• Accurate interpretation of medical records and thorough client history documentation
• Knowledge of preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital workflow
• Skilled in low‑stress, safe animal restraint
• Proficient in sample collection, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples
• Competent in setting up and processing laboratory tests
• Experienced in positioning and capturing radiographs; dental radiograph experience a plus
• Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
• Self‑motivated with a desire to continually expand knowledge and skills
• Open to constructive feedback to support hospital efficiency and team success

Employment Type:

Full Time

Pay: $16‑20/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 on 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 the company website.