Veterinary Assistant - Animal Emergency & Specialty OKC

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary services is looking for a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced emergency environment, assisting with critical procedures and patient care. You'll be involved in tasks ranging from emergency triage to post-operative support, all while fostering a positive and collaborative atmosphere. With tailored development programs and generous benefits, this position is perfect for those eager to grow in their veterinary career and make a meaningful impact in animal health.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Generous paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience with emergency veterinary medicine is essential.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and protocols is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct emergency triage and patient assessments.
• Assist in surgical procedures and monitor anesthesia.

Skills

Emergency veterinary medicine

Anesthesia monitoring

IV catheter placement

Blood draws

X-ray positioning

Client education

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Animal Emergency & Specialty OKC

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Position Overview

We are seeking an organized, compassionate, and service-oriented Veterinary Assistant with emergency experience to join our team at Animal Emergency and Surgical Center in Oklahoma City. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with emergency triage, assisting in surgery, anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery, IV catheter placement, blood draws, bloodwork, x-ray positioning, and understanding emergency procedures. A positive attitude and team spirit are essential.

Responsibilities

• Emergency triage and patient assessment
• Assisting in surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring
• Patient recovery and post-operative care
• Placing IV catheters and drawing blood
• Running blood tests and interpreting results
• Positioning x-rays and understanding radiographic procedures
• Client education and support

Qualifications

• Experience with emergency veterinary medicine
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and protocols
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with x-ray and bloodwork is preferred
• Positive, team-oriented attitude

What We Offer

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career growth opportunities
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• A supportive, collaborative workplace fostering belonging

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Veterinary Services