Alliance Animal Health·Fort Smith, Arkansas
The Veterinary Assistant is responsible for pet restraint, triage, and the collection and analysis of laboratory samples. They also manage nursing care for hospitalized cases, assist in surgical preparation, and handle anesthetic management.
Company DescriptionEastside Animal Health Center is a well-established, progressive, FAST paced 4 doctor small animal general practice located in Northwest Arkansas.
We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Laser-assisted Surgery, Dentistry, Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body radiology, Ultrasonography, Medical and/or Vacation Boarding and more.Eastside Animal Health Center is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
The proximity to Interstate 40 and I-49 allows for easy commute to Little Rock, and Fayetteville/Springdale.
Sebastian County public schools are excellent, making it an ideal area to raise a family!
Popular activities in the area include Hiking, Lake days, cycling, history museums, musical festivals, and street art.To learn more about us click here.
Job DescriptionJob duties include, but are not limited to:Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.QualificationsWe’re looking for:An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong CommunicatorMust be able to properly restrain pets.Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.Additional InformationWe offer our staff:Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL EmployeesPaid Bereavement ProgramPaid Parental Leave ProgramCompetitive CompensationContinuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology ProgramCareer Development OpportunitiesReferral 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/.
A minimum of one year of experience as a Veterinary Assistant is preferred. Candidates must be compassionate team players capable of properly restraining pets and communicating treatment plans to clients.
Market context
In Arkansas, veterinary assistant roles are typically driven by ongoing demand in animal clinics and hospitals that need dependable support with patient care and daily workflow. These positions are competitive because employers often look for prior assistant experience, calm teamwork, and hands-on skills like sample collection, medical history taking, lab processing, and radiography. If you are considering applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here first to quickly compare fit and save time versus reading the full posting.