ER/Critical Care Veterinary Assistant/Technician - Swing Shift

Innovetive PetCare; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Continuing education

Employee pet care discounts

Job summary

Neel Veterinary Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK is seeking an Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant to join the ECC team. You will support veterinarians and technicians in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting, including patient restraint, treatments, diagnostics, and monitoring in the ICU.

The role demands calm under pressure, attention to detail, and a passion for emergency medicine. Swing shift and weekend availability are required to ensure continuous patient 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 ICU

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Overnight shifts

Weekend availability

Job description

ER/Critical Care Veterinary Assistant/Technician - Swing Shift

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Compensation: $18.00 - $23.00 / hour

Description

Veterinary Assistant – Emergency & Critical Care (ECC)

Neel Veterinary Hospital

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Neel Veterinary Hospital is growing under a new leadership team focused on clinical excellence, team development, and a strong, supportive culture. We are seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support our Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) departments in Oklahoma City.

If you are searching for:

• Emergency veterinary assistant jobs in Oklahoma City
• ECC vet assistant roles in OKC
• Veterinary assistant positions in specialty and critical care

This is an opportunity to join a hospital committed to high standards and a collaborative work environment.

As an Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant, you will provide essential support to veterinarians and technicians in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting. This role is ideal for individuals who remain calm under pressure, are detail-oriented, and are passionate about emergency veterinary medicine.

You will be an integral part of a team delivering advanced care to critically ill and injured patients.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• 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 Knowledge and Expertise

• 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

Benefits

• Under New Leadership
  • Our leadership team is actively investing in:
    • Strengthening team communication
    • Improving workflow and hospital systems
    • Supporting career development
    • Creating a positive, accountable culture
• Competitive Benefits
  • Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
  • Paid time off
  • Employee pet care discounts
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Continuing education opportunities
• Growth in Emergency & Critical Care

  This role offers exposure to advanced emergency procedures, critical care monitoring, and specialty-level medicine ideal for assistants who want to expand their skills in ECC veterinary care.

  Neel Veterinary Hospital serves the greater Oklahoma City community with both general practice and emergency services, making it a dynamic and rewarding environment for veterinary professionals seeking growth in emergency veterinary medicine.