Veterinary Assistant

Wewokaanimalhospital; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking animal hospital as a part-time Vet Assistant. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of animal care while being supported in your professional journey. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced veterinarians and skilled technicians, providing compassionate care to pets and their owners. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a range of benefits, including paid time off and continuing education opportunities. If you're passionate about animal welfare and eager to make a difference, we invite you to apply and become part of our caring community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Pet Discount

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary setting is essential.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during examinations and surgeries.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with pet owners.
• Prepare examination rooms and perform basic lab tests.

Skills

Animal Handling

Medication Administration

Laboratory Testing

Communication with Pet Owners

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Wewoka Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!

What to Expect
As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, retirement—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO.
• Continuing education for our registered veterinary technicians

Salary: $13-$15/hr based on experience and skill set.

Schedule:2-3 days per week with rotating weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
• Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
• Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
• Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
• Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
• Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
• Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.

About Wewoka Animal Hospital
Here at Wewoka Animal Hospital...You’re not likely to find a group of people more invested in you and your pets anywhere else. We want to know you and your pets by name and provide care that is exceptional and tailored to their needs at an affordable price!

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