Veterinary Assistant: Client Care & Diagnostics

Alliance Animal; Fort Smith (AR); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Background check eligibility

Job summary

Labahn Veterinary Hospital in Fort Smith, AR seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support doctors during exams and outpatient care, restraining patients, triaging, and collecting lab samples. You will assist with treatments, diagnostics, radiographs, and medication administration, while ensuring compassionate client service.

This position emphasizes teamwork, organization, and ongoing professional growth in a busy clinical setting with modern standards.

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!

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during exams and outpatient care by providing proper patient restraint.
• Triaging incoming patients and collecting/analyzing laboratory samples.
• Support treatments and diagnostics, including radiographs and administering medications.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients with varying levels of stability.
• Interact with clients to schedule appointments and collect payments; create welcoming experiences for every client and patient.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Team player

Communication

Pet restraint

Multi-tasking

Job description

Labahn Veterinary Hospital in Fort Smith, AR seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support doctors during exams and outpatient care, restraining patients, triaging, and collecting lab samples. You will assist with treatments, diagnostics, radiographs, and medication administration, while ensuring compassionate client service.

This position emphasizes teamwork, organization, and ongoing professional growth in a busy clinical setting with modern standards.