Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health•Fort Smith, AR

2d•$13 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-year experience preferred
Compassionate Team Player
Multi-Tasker
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

Nice To Haves

Proficient in sample collection including blood draws
Processing laboratory tests
Radiographs
Anesthesia monitoring

Responsibilities

Assist doctors during exams and outpatient care
Provide proper patient restraint
Triage incoming patients
Collect and analyze laboratory samples
Support treatments and diagnostics
Assist with radiographs
Administer medications as directed including injectable medications
Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients
Interact with clients, answer questions, assist with appointment scheduling and payments
Create a welcoming and professional experience for every client and patient