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 3 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 duties include, but are not limited to:

· Pet restraint.

· Assess patient condition during emergency situations.

· Provide comprehensive care for hospitalized pets, including feeding, cage cleaning, and monitoring for signs of illness.

· Assist in examinations and treatments by handling animals, preparing vaccines and medications, and maintaining treatment areas.

· Perform basic laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging.

· Engage and communicate in a medically professional manner, providing essential information and education about pet care.

We’re looking for:

• Qualifications:

  · Experience in veterinary settings and familiarity with the handling of animals preferred.

  · Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker, and Strong Communicator

  · Physical ability to handle large animals and endure lengthy periods of standing and walking.

  · Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

  Job Details:

  · Full-time position with a competitive hourly rate.

  · Work hours include weekdays and some Saturday mornings.

  · Holiday pay and time off for New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

  · Benefits include medical, dental, discounts on pet care, and more (see below).

  Work Environment:

  · Engaging yet challenging environment with exposure to various animal behaviors and medical conditions.

  · Hospital teammates are routinely exposed to animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards and/or medications.

  · Requirement to manage potential hazards such as aggressive patients and exposure to allergens.

We offer our staff:

• 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/.