Emergency & Critical Care Vet Assistant - Swing Shift

Neel Veterinary Hospital; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Employee pet care discounts

Continuing education opportunities

Growth in Emergency & Critical Care

Competitive hourly compensation

Job summary

Neel Veterinary Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking an ER/Critical Care Veterinary Assistant/Technician on swing shift to support the ECC team in a fast-paced emergency setting. You will assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care, procedures, and diagnostics to deliver high-quality care.

Ideal candidates bring prior veterinary assistant experience and comfort with overnight shifts and weekends, along with a passion for emergency and critical care.

Qualifications

• Previous veterinary assistant experience required.
• Emergency, ICU, or specialty experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in high-stress situations.
• Comfortable working overnight shifts and weekends.
• Passion for emergency and critical care veterinary medicine.
• Swing shift and weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient restraint, treatments, and diagnostics.
• Support emergency and critical care patient flow during overnight shifts.
• Prepare treatment areas, surgical suites, and diagnostic equipment.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes in condition.
• Collect and process laboratory samples.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment and ICU areas.
• Provide compassionate support to clients and patients during emergency visits.
• Assist with stocking supplies and maintaining hospital readiness.

Skills

Emergency veterinary experience

ICU/critical care experience

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Overnight/weekend availability

Swing shift

Job description

Neel Veterinary Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking an ER/Critical Care Veterinary Assistant/Technician on swing shift to support the ECC team in a fast-paced emergency setting. You will assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care, procedures, and diagnostics to deliver high-quality care.

Ideal candidates bring prior veterinary assistant experience and comfort with overnight shifts and weekends, along with a passion for emergency and critical care.