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Certified Veterinary Technician

Eastside Animal Hospital
Fort Smith, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

Company Description

Eastside Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, FAST paced 3-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, Acupuncture, Medical and / or Vacation Boarding and more.

Eastside Animal Hospital is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The proximity to Interstate 40 and I-49 allows for easy commute to Little Rock, and Fayetteville / Springdale.

Our hours of operation are :

  • Monday - Friday : 7 : 30am - 5 : 30pm
  • We are closed on weekends

To learn more about us go to :

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to :

Animal restraint, triage of 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 youre looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, youll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

Were looking for :

  • A certified veterinary technician, 1 year experience preferred but not required
  • A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
  • Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
  • Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
  • Interpret medical records and record client history accurately
  • Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
  • Ability to restrain pets in a low-stress and safe manner
  • Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal, and skin
  • Ability to properly set-up and process laboratory samples and tests
  • Proficient in positioning and capturing radiographs, positioning for dental radiographs are a plus
  • Proficient in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
  • A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance ones knowledge and skillset
  • Ability to receive in a professional manner constructive feedback to maintain hospital efficiency
  • We are closed on weekends
  • Additional Information

    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!
  • We are closed on weekends
  • 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 :

    Employment Type : Full Time

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