Overnight Emergency Veterinary Assistant: ICU & Surgical Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

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 for overnight coverage in Oklahoma City. You will assist veterinarians and technicians with emergencies, surgical prep, anesthesia, and patient monitoring in a fast-paced setting.

The role focuses on critical care, surgical support, and compassionate nursing care, with a team of specialists and dedicated support staff. A flexible schedule including overnights is required.

Qualifications

• Previous Veterinary Assistant experience required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Neel Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant for overnight coverage in Oklahoma City. You will assist veterinarians and technicians with emergencies, surgical prep, anesthesia, and patient monitoring in a fast-paced setting.

The role focuses on critical care, surgical support, and compassionate nursing care, with a team of specialists and dedicated support staff. A flexible schedule including overnights is required.