Veterinary Technician

The Best Friend's Mission is to do nothing short of making history by bringing about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. Our goal is that every animal shelter in every community in the country be no kill.

The fact is, we have a great culture, populated by fun, dedicated, and brilliant people. But we're always looking for talented people who can help us make history, and that's where you come in.
If you want to be a part of history and end the killing of pets in shelters,

Location: Bentonville, AR

Hiring Range: This position’shiring range isanticipatedto be $19.50 per hour to $22 per hour (certified technicians may be eligible for an increased pay range),depending on experience.

Thisisa
part-time
role that does require weekend availability and flexibility. The anticipated hours per week is up to 29 hours.

Be part of something truly transformative!

Best Friends in Northwest Arkansas is looking fora versatile
Veterinary Technician to join our team. Our Pet Resource Center in Bentonville includesa state-of-the-art veterinary clinic that serves shelter and rescue animals along with community animals. This is an opportunity to be part of an amazing team that gets toutilizetheir skills for an altruistic purpose, serving those who truly need these services the most!

Our world is unique and changes daily. We partner with shelters across Arkansas and the region to help them maximize their lifesaving and achieve no-kill. We are looking for Veterinary Technicians that will help with our intake from shelters,assist with foster animal appointments, surgery, and provide great care aligned with our mission, all while rocking out in the clinic to the best jams!

Is this you?

Our perfect candidate is caring, motivated, hard-working, a little scrappy, and willing to jump in to help where there’sa need. In addition, they will have surgical experience and ideally experience with high quality, high volume, spay and neuter. We promisea great groupof colleagues and friends ready to team up with you to advance lifesaving across the state.

Culture Statement and Responsibility
:
We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust through authenticity and following through on commitments. We prioritize well-being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team member is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress.

By consistently aligning our actions with our Guiding Principles, we strengthen our culture and ensure that our values are lived every day.

Demonstrate kindness and the Golden Rule in our everyday actions by practicing inclusion and respect for every person for the value they bring to the table. Be a role model for the spirit of authenticity, kindness and positive influence with each other, our visitors, and volunteers as wellas tothe animals every day. This includes listening, being present, being supportive ofothersand demonstrating compassion and curiosity in conflict.

Perform basic medical care including but not limited to intravenous injections, blood draws, medicating, vaccinating, subcutaneous fluids, catheter placement, and microchipping under the direction of a veterinarian; have a comprehensive knowledge of sterile techniques, basic knowledge of surgical instruments, and general pharmacology, anesthesia monitoring, surgical induction and recovery; skilled understanding of humane restraint for medical procedures and emergency stabilization procedures.

Maintain a clean and…