Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision

Paid vacation and sick time

Continuing education allowance

Referral bonus program

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

A veterinary care provider is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant in Fort Smith, Arkansas. In this role, you will assist veterinarians during exams and care, support treatments and diagnostics, and engage with clients to ensure a welcoming experience. We are looking for a compassionate team player with at least one year of experience. This position offers a pay range of $13-15/hr along with various benefits including comprehensive health coverage and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience preferred as a Veterinary Assistant.
• Ability to properly restrain pets.
• Self-starter with a desire to advance knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during exams and outpatient care.
• Provide patient restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze laboratory samples.

Skills

Veterinary assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Job description

Company Description

Labahn Veterinary Hospital has been proudly serving the community since 1946. We believe in nurturing the human-animal bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and animals. Our 4 veterinarians work hard to practice progressive, state-of-the-art medical quality with a focus on companion animals in the Fort Smith, AR and surrounding areas. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, In-House Diagnostics, Digital X-Ray, Laser Therapy, and more.

To learn more about us click here.

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

In this role, you will assist doctors during exams and outpatient care by providing proper patient restraint, triaging incoming patients, and collecting and analyzing laboratory samples. You will also support treatments and diagnostics, including assisting with radiographs, administering medications as directed including injectable medications, and providing nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability.

Strong organization, forward thinking, and teamwork are essential to keeping appointments running efficiently. This position also involves regular client interaction, including answering questions, assisting with appointment scheduling and payments as needed, and helping create a welcoming and professional experience for every client and patient.

This role requires the ability to work in a clinical environment with exposure to unpleasant odors, noise, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases, as well as the risk of bites or scratches.

Whether you are focused on mastering your current role or growing into the next step of your career, Labahn Veterinary Hospital offers development opportunities through a combination of virtual learning, hands-on training, and ongoing professional growth. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting, values high standards of care, and wants to be part of a hospital that blends modern medicine with deep community roots.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Assistantwith a minimum of 1-year experience preferred
• Compassionate Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs unassisted
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset
• Proficient in sample collection including blood draws, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

Pay: $13-15/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 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.
• For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/