Lead Veterinary Technician

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.

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Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Veterinary Technician to support our medical team, oversee daily technician workflows, and ensure exceptional patient care and client service. This role is ideal for a strong clinical technician who enjoys mentoring others, maintaining high medical standards, and partnering closely with veterinarians and hospital leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Patient Care

• Provide high-quality nursing care, including patient assessments, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, laboratory procedures, and treatment administration
• Assist veterinarians with examinations, surgery, and medical procedures
• Ensure accurate medical records and compliance with hospital protocols
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized treatment and surgical environment

Leadership & Team Support

• Serve as a clinical leader and resource for veterinary technicians and assistants
• Train, mentor, and support onboarding of new team members
• Help coordinate daily technician scheduling, case flow, and task delegation
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and respectful team culture
• Support performance coaching and provide feedback in partnership with hospital leadership

Operations & Quality Standards

• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering medical supplies
• Ensure adherence to hospital safety, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines
• Support workflow efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
• Help implement new protocols, equipment, or medical standards

Client Communication

• Provide clear and compassionate communication regarding treatments, estimates, discharge instructions, and follow-up care
• Support client education to enhance compliance and patient outcomes

We're looking for:

Required

• Previous experience as a Lead Veterinary Technician or in a senior/mentoring technician role
• Strong clinical skills in anesthesia, surgery assistance, diagnostics, and patient care
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership abilities
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to high medical standards and compassionate care

Preferred

• Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) preferred but not required
• Experience with inventory management, scheduling coordination, or workflow leadership
• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems and standard veterinary software

We offer our staff:

Pay: $20-24/hr depending on experience 

• 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  .

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