Veterinary Assistant

Labahnvet; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Competitive Compensation

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Labahn Veterinary Hospital in Fort Smith, AR, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to assist during exams and provide exceptional patient care. In this role, you will work closely with veterinarians to enhance the practice of veterinary medicine while interacting with clients. You will be responsible for restraining pets, aiding in laboratory sample analysis, and supporting various diagnostics.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-year experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing high standards of care. Opportunities for professional growth are available at Labahn Veterinary Hospital.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs unassisted.
• Self-starter with the desire to advance skills.
• Experience in radiographs and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during exams and outpatient care.
• Support treatments and diagnostics including radiographs.
• Regularly interact with clients for scheduling and payments.

Skills

Compassionate Team Player

Strong Communicator

Ability to properly restrain pets

Multi-Tasker

Proficient in sample collection

Education

Minimum of 1-year experience as Veterinary Assistant

Job 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.

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 Assistant with 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:

• 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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.