RVT or Veterinary Assistant with no anesthesia experience

National Veterinary Associates; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Oakridge Equine Hospital in Edmond, OK seeks a full‑time veterinary technician to support a twelve‑doctor practice and a busy equine referral setting. You will rotate through anesthesia, ICU, internal medicine, and other services, delivering patient care with empathy and professionalism.

You should have excellent communication, organizational skills, and equine knowledge; training is provided for anesthesia.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organizational and people skills.
• Background with equine knowledge is a must.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with appointments, procedures and treatments.
• Monitor and care for hospitalized patients.
• Safely handle and restrain horses.
• Maintain accurate medical records and support client communication.
• Ensure proper cleaning, biosecurity, and restocking of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Equine knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Job description

Our mission is to provide exceptional veterinary care to every horse entrusted to us. Guided by a foundation of knowledge, innovation, and service excellence, we are committed to advancing equine healthcare through collaboration, continuous learning, and unwavering dedication. We strive to be a trusted partner to our clients, colleagues, and community- delivering the highest standard of veterinary care with empathy, integrity, and compassionate leadership.

About Us

Oakridge Equine Hospital located in Edmond, OK is looking for a full‑time motivated and energetic individual to support our busy and growing twelve‑doctor practice that includes five boarded equine surgeons, one boarded large animal internist and six veterinary interns. As a high‑volume equine referral practice, we are seeking a candidate who can deliver excellent patient care, naturally has an eagerness to learn, and will grow with our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with appointments, procedures and treatments.
• Monitor and care for hospitalized patients.
• Safely handle and restrain horses.
• Maintain accurate medical records and support effective client communication.
• Ensure proper cleaning, biosecurity, and restocking of equipment and supplies.

What we are looking for?

The ideal candidate must have excellent communication, organizational and people skills. A background with equine knowledge is a must in addition to strong work ethic, attention to detail and the ability to work independently and in a team environment. The ideal candidate will be someone who will demonstrate initiative and who can quickly grasp the day to day functions of a fast paced working environment.

As a veterinary technician at Oakridge Equine Hospital you will rotate through different services with each surgeon, our boarded internal medicine specialist, intensive care unit (ICU) and anesthesia. To be successful in this position the ideal candidate must be able to adapt from each service they are assigned to daily and have a strong desire to learn the ins and outs of each service they are on.

Previous experience with running anesthesia on horses is preferred. However, training will be provided on‑site for candidates without previous experience.

Mentorship and Growth

Our doctors are committed to utilizing technicians fully and supporting ongoing professional development.

Quality Medicine

Work with a dedicated team using advanced equipment and techniques.

Team Culture

We value collaboration, communication and patient advocacy.

Compensation

• Wages are determined by qualifications and experience.
• Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

Benefits

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.