Veterinary Technician Part Time

Location:Bentonville AR

Hiring Range:Thispositionshiring range isanticipatedto be$20 per hour to $22 per hour (certified technicians may be eligible for an increased pay range)depending on experience.

Thisisapart-timerole 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 Arkansasis looking foraversatileVeterinary Technicianto join our team. Our Pet Resource Center in Bentonville includesa state-of-the-artveterinary 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 sheltersassistwith 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 wheretheresa 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.

Essential DutiesandResponsibilities:

• 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 disinfected working environmentmaintaincontrolledsubstanceslogs accurately enter andmaintainpatient and client medical data.

• Support empower and enable volunteers and foster parents with the goal ofutilizingvolunteers to expand Best Friends lifesaving capacity;assistwith client communications including aftercare and emergency support.

• Provide basic care such as feeding cleaning walking and socialization for animals temporarily housed or transported within LifesavingCentervehicles buildings or facilities.

• Deliver superior customer service; communicate (or develop communications) aboutandmaintainknowledge of Best Friends and community partner programs.

• Work collaboratively with Best Friends team members in all areas of operations to achieve lifesaving goals; follow Best Friends policies procedures and task lists for daily lifesaving outcome assignments includingaccurateandtimelycommunications work completion data entry and recordkeeping.

• Maintain a safe workplace value and model safe work practices adhering to organizational safety practices and rules and communicating to leadership about unsafe practices and conditions.

Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working as a veterinary technician in a clinic hospital or animal welfare setting preferencefortechs with experience working in afast-pacedsetting such asan urgentcareshelter medicine or animal hospital.

• Experience and comfortability with anesthetic monitoring basic pharmacology and venipuncture ispreferred.

• Experienceassistinginhigh volume high quality high volume spay and neuter surgery experience is a plus.

• Certification from an AVMA accredited veterinary technician certification program and licensed in good standing by theappropriate stateispreferred butisnotrequired.

• Certified in Fear Free handling is a plus.

• Bilingual ormulti-lingualskillsare preferredbut notrequired.

• Customer-centric non-judgmental approach to engaging with adopters partners visitors volunteers and colleagues; familiarity and comfort with a conversational adoption process.

• Ability toidentifyand speak to medical and behavioral characteristics of dogs and cats.

• Excellent communication skills (verbally and written). The ability to professionally advocate Best Friends position on issues.

• Strong interpersonal skillsa teamplayer personable professional and able toget alongwith people fromdifferent backgrounds as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.

• Abilityto work in a fast-paced environment withwell-developedorganization skillsto juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

• Resourceful get-it-done attitude; initiative toassistin any area or process; problem solving seeking answers independently and enthusiastically; flexibility to persist until goals are achieved.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office products; familiarity with shelter software/animal management software or desire to learn.

Physical Requirements:

• Routinely lift 40 pounds and perform daily strenuous activity including but not limited to lifting carrying reaching stooping squatting cleaning and bending.

• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time including typing sitting walking arm and hand motion.

• Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

• Exposure to dogsandcats of all sizes temperaments and medical status. Ability to work with leash kennel walk and handle cats and dogs including those with health and/or behavior conditions/concerns.

• Daily hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of thedepartmentschedule; position includes weekends nights and holiday work.