Emergency/Critical Care Veterinary Assistant - Weekend Shift

XPrep Learning Solutions LLC; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Job summary

Neel Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant to join our fast-paced emergency and specialty team on the weekend shift. You will support doctors and credentialed technicians with emergencies, surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, and patient care.

This role offers hands-on nursing care, collaboration with a skilled team, and opportunities to expand skills in emergency medicine and surgery while delivering excellent patient and client service.

Qualifications

• Experience as veterinary assistant in emergency/critical care.
• Familiarity with surgical protocols and procedures.
• Experience monitoring anesthesia required.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with emergency and surgical procedures.
• Prepare patients for surgery (restraint, clipping, prep).
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures and assist with recovery.
• Intubate and extubate surgical patients.
• Place IV catheters and perform blood draws.
• Maintain sterile surgical fields and sterilization protocols.
• Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients.
• Assist with diagnostics, radiographs, and lab samples.
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment logs.
• Clean, stock, and maintain ICU, treatment, and surgical areas.
• Provide compassionate nursing care and patient handling.

Skills

Emergency care

Surgical support

Anesthesia monitoring

IV catheter placement

Blood draws

Sterilization & asepsis

Emergency/ICU experience

Multitasking

Communication

Weekend availability

Job description

Emergency/Critical Care Veterinary Assistant - Weekend Shift

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Compensation: $18.00 - $23.00 / hour

Description

Neel Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced and compassionate Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant to join our growing emergency and specialty team. This position is ideal for a veterinary assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about emergency medicine, critical care, and surgical patient support.

As part of our Emergency & Critical Care team, you will assist veterinarians and credentialed technicians with emergency procedures, surgical preparation, patient monitoring, and hands-on nursing care. We are looking for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service.

This is an excellent opportunity for veterinary assistants looking to expand their skills in emergency veterinary medicine and surgery while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with emergency and surgical procedures
• Prepare patients for surgery, including restraint, clipping, and surgical prep
• Monitor anesthesia during procedures and assist with patient recovery
• Intubate and extubate surgical patients
• Place IV catheters and perform blood draws
• Maintain sterile surgical fields and follow sterilization protocols
• Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients
• Assist with diagnostics, radiographs, and laboratory sample collection
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment logs
• Clean, stock, and maintain ICU, treatment, and surgical areas
• Provide compassionate nursing care and patient handling

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience required
• Must be familiar with surgical protocols and procedures
• Experience monitoring anesthesia required
• Ability to intubate and extubate patients
• Experience placing IV catheters and performing blood draws
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures and surgical instrument handling
• Emergency, ICU, or specialty veterinary experience preferred
• Strong multitasking and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency environment
• Flexible schedule, including overnights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training