Veterinary Assistant

amerivet; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Job summary

Lakeview Pet Hospital in NW Oklahoma City is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant. The role involves rooming patients, assisting in surgery, anesthesia monitoring, and postoperative care, including IV catheter placement and blood draws.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of veterinary experience, strong communication with clients and team, and a commitment to ongoing learning within a modern, technology-enabled clinic.

Qualifications

• 2+ years veterinary experience
• Effective communication with clients and team members
• Understanding importance of client education and patient care
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• Compassionate and caring toward clients and their pets
• Motivated to continue to learn new skills
• Multi-task efficiently
• Positive and supportive team player

Responsibilities

• Room patients and assist in surgery
• Monitor anesthesia and supervise surgical recovery
• Place IV catheters and draw blood; run bloodwork
• Operate x-ray and in-clinic laboratory equipment
• Support client education and education of pet owners
• Maintain proper animal handling and restraint
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment
• Engage in ongoing learning and skill development

Skills

2+ years veterinary experience

Effective communication

Client education & patient care

Animal handling & restraint

Team player & multi-tasking

Tools

IDEXX digital x-ray

In-house labs

Ultrasound

Dental and radiography equipment

Job description

Lakeview Pet Hospital is a well-established AAHA Accredited Hospital and Fear Free Certified Practice in NW Oklahoma City. Our clinic utilizes modern technology to practice the best medicine including IDEXX digital x-ray, ultrasound, IDEXX in-house labs, dental x-ray, interactive exam room technology, and much more. We are a family-run business with a high emphasis on honesty and integrity. We take a personal interest in each of our team members and want someone that is as passionate about patient care as we are. Our clinic is proud of our new facility and we're looking for the right person to join our growing team.

Requirements:

• Veterinary experience, 2+ years
• Effective communication with clients and team members
• Understands the importance of client education and patient care
• Knowledge of industry tools and equipment
• Experience with proper animal handling and restraint
• Compassionate and caring toward our clients and their pets
• Motivated to continue to learn new skills
• Multi-task efficiently
• Positive and supportive team player

Responsibilities:

Lakeview Pet Hospital is actively looking for a Experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our amazing team. The ideal candidate should be confident in rooming patients, assisting in surgery, anesthesia monitoring, surgical recovery, placing IV catheters, drawing blood and running bloodwork, has experience with x-ray and proper positioning, has knowledge of in-clinic laboratory equipment, understand the importance of client education, comfortable with proper animal handling and restraint, is a positive and supportive team player. Excellent communication and organizational skills are a must. The veterinary industry is constantly advancing and growing and Lakeview Pet Hospital encourages its staff to do the same. If you are an Experienced Veterinary Technician looking to take your skills to the next level, engage in the everyday reward of helping animals, and work with a great team and veterinary clinic then

Why choose us?

Here's why our current employees love working here: work-family, respectful culture, work-life balance, learning environment, high-standards, supportive team, hands-on training, education opportunities & amazing clients...

At AmeriVet, we're committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
• Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.