OUR PRACTICE

At After Hour Animal Hospital, we offer emergency care services for dogs and cats in the Central Arkansas area.

We are a full-service veterinary emergency facility, stocked, staffed, and equipped for your family pet’s unexpected illness or injury. Our in-house lab gets blood results fast and compliments our state-of-the-art imaging including digital radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy. We stock emergency drugs such as snake antivenom as well as blood and plasma transfusion products. After Hour Animal Hospital is the only ER in central Arkansas that is open nights, weekends, and holidays.

OUR HOME

Little Rock is full of abundant parks and greenspaces that provide trails for outdoor activities such as hiking, walking, and biking with amazing river views.  Venture outside the box and sample the delectable Indian, Latin American, and creative American Cuisine!  Don’t forget about the cheese dip and barbeque as you will find some of the best restaurants in the area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build relationships with colleagues, clients, and support staff to ensure a compassionate and collaborative work environment.
• Motivated to foster a learning environment for colleagues, support staff, and veterinary students visiting the hospital.
• Triage and facilitate treatment plans for emergency patients.
• Continue care of specialty patients who are hospitalized overnight and on weekends.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Provide clear and complete communication to clients and support staff.
• Communicate with referral partners (verbally and with referral letters)
• Attend morning rounds to collaborate with specialists on the currently hospitalized patients.
• Maintain a positive and supportive work culture.
• Support the hospital's Fear-Free culture and commitment.

You take great care of Animals. We take great care of YOU!

Benefits – our care in action- Some of these benefits are for PT and FT Associates only. 

We believe in supporting people as individuals and design our benefits to address all aspects of your well-being. Here, you’ll have the quality of life (and work) to meet your unique needs.  

We center our benefits around...  

• Family support and wellness so that you have security and support no matter the size and shape of your family. 
• Financial stability so that you feel confident in your future.
• Mental health & well-being, as we recognize and offer resources to alleviate the unique challenges that come in veterinary care. 
• Educational support because knowledge isn’t just power, it’s fundamental.  

Plus, we have a Medical Excellence & Education platform including a Clinical Research Committee, Specialty Directors Board, Doctor Mentorship Committee, and more! This platform is designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation (no negative accrual)
• Relocation assistance available
• Health benefits (vision/dental/life insurance too)
• 401k w/ employer match
• Mental health support; 24/7 Lyra Health
• 8-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid PURRental leave for a newly adopted pet
• Bereavement leave to include loss of pet leave
• Annual paid time off
• Generous employee pet discounts
• Annual CE stipend and dedicated CE PTO
• Hospital is stocked with fresh snacks and beverages for staff to enjoy regularly

And so much More! 

For more information, contact Shawna.Schimmel@Thrivepet.com.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

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