Emergency Veterinary Technician - Surgery & ER

Animal Emergency & Surgical Center; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Emergency and Surgical Center in Oklahoma City seeks an organized Veterinary Technician with emergency experience to join our team. You will assist in surgery, monitor anesthesia, manage patient recovery, draw blood, and run bloodwork while educating clients and coordinating care.

The role requires ability to restrain patients, lift up to 40 lbs, multi-task in a fast-paced setting, and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or educational equivalent.
• At least 1 year of recent experience in veterinary practice or medical environment with increasing responsibilities.
• Ability to restrain patients.
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures.
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated empathy toward clients and compassionate animal care.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to outstanding client service.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs unassisted and more with assistance.
• Willingness to work long shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provides client service and administers care to boarded, hospitalized, and inpatient pets.
• Admits surgical, dental, and admitted patients.
• Generates treatment plans and reviews histories.
• Coordinates care of admitted/kennel patients with the veterinarian.
• Collects samples and enters patient history.
• Assists with IV catheters, fluids, and treatments.
• Assists veterinarian with exams and treatments.
• Ensures clean, safe environment and proper patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Emergency experience

Client service

Empathy toward clients

Patient restraint

Lifting 40 lbs

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-ray imaging

IV catheter placement

Job description

Animal Emergency and Surgical Center in Oklahoma City seeks an organized Veterinary Technician with emergency experience to join our team. You will assist in surgery, monitor anesthesia, manage patient recovery, draw blood, and run bloodwork while educating clients and coordinating care.

The role requires ability to restrain patients, lift up to 40 lbs, multi-task in a fast-paced setting, and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.