Certified Veterinary Technician - Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of NW Arkansas

The Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of NWA is a well-established and growing emergency and critical care practice.  We are the only after-hour facility in the Northwest Arkansas area and the only 24-hour ER in Arkansas at the moment.  Our brand new, state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped with digital radiography, large touch screen monitors in all client rooms, Ultrasound, Idexx laboratories in-house, and a ForceTriad electrosurgical system.  We also have CT and MRI capability in-house through referral. Just as important, we have a friendly, highly skilled, motivated, and fun-loving staff.    We are very flexible with scheduling and are willing to work around requests, within reason.  Our practice is remarkably busy, so it is important for our staff to be able to handle high-stress situations, multitask well, and have good communication skills.  Our technicians and assistants are highly utilized at the top of their skill sets and are constantly learning new techniques. We want our staff to be hands-on!

Northwest Arkansas is home to Crystal Bridges-a world-class art museum, the state’s largest live-music amphitheater, and a multitude of distinctive historic downtowns.  It is also home to four state parks, making it a prime destination for hiking, biking, and anything outdoors. 

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Are you a rockstar Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) looking to put your skills to the test in a fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping emergency clinic? At AESC, we don't just use our technicians—we rely on you to be the heartbeat of our team! We’re all about maximizing your talents, from triaging patients to assisting in life-saving surgeries, and everything in between. If you're ready to elevate your career and make a real impact, this is the place for you!

What You'll Be Doing:

All Hands on Tech!

• First Responder: You’ll be the first set of expert hands on our patients, performing triage, assessing conditions, and jumping into action for those critical emergencies.
• Medical Marvel: From placing IVs to running diagnostic tests like a pro, you’ll assist our veterinarians in every aspect of care—including surgeries, anesthesia monitoring, and more.
• Caregiver Extraordinaire: Whether it’s stabilizing a trauma patient or making a post-op pet cozy, you’ll provide compassionate, top-notch care from start to finish.

Client Whisperer:

• You’ll be the calm, reassuring voice clients need when their pets are in crisis, explaining treatment plans, offering medical updates, and sending patients home with the info needed for recovery.
• Love educating? You’ll be the go-to for teaching clients how to care for their pets post-treatment, so both pets and owners leave feeling cared for.

Team Player & Mentor:

• We’re big on teamwork! You’ll work hand-in-hand with our awesome veterinarians, assistants, and fellow techs to make sure each shift runs smoothly.
• Got skills? Share the love! Help train and mentor new staff so they can become tech superstars like you!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• High Utilization of Your Skills: You’ll get to use your full range of technical abilities here. We empower our techs to do what they do best—no standing on the sidelines!
• Fast-Paced & Exciting: Every day is different in emergency care, and you’ll never be bored! From nail-biting cases to heartwarming recoveries, you’ll be part of it all.
• Learning & Growth: We love to teach and help you grow, so be ready to learn and expand your skills in a dynamic environment.
• Fun Culture: We know how to work hard and play hard! You’ll be part of a team that supports each other, celebrates wins, and shares a laugh (or five) even on the toughest days.

• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) (because you’re a pro!)
• Emergency experience? Awesome! If not, we’ll train you to become an emergency care superstar.
• Tech skills galore: You’ve got hands-on experience with radiology, anesthesia, venipuncture, and more.
• Cool Under Pressure: You can handle the heat of an emergency shift and keep things running smoothly.
• Team Spirit: Collaboration is key. You love working with others and bring a positive attitude, even when things get wild.

We offer our staff:

• Competitive wages
• 3 day work weeks and flexible scheduling - we ACTUALLY STRIVE for Work-Life Balance, ask me how we make this work!
• Paid sick leave for full and part-time employees
• 2 weeks of maternity/paternity leave
• Full vision/health/dental, 401k, and health savings plans
• CE allowance for licensed and unlicensed employees
• Paid Professional Dues if licensed
• Quarterly Bonuses / Christmas Bonuses
• Scrub allowance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• PTO for full and part-time employees that is available to use after 90 days
• Free vaccines for staff pets and excellent discounts on products and services
• A fun environment that promotes teamwork, leadership skills, and training
• We are caffeine addicts, so we do frequent runs to all the best coffee shops!
• We have the best snacks - in fact, we are in the running for the largest snack wall out there! 
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a 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.

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