Veterinary Assistant: Hands-On Care & Career Growth

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 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.