Veterinary Assistant: Compassionate Care & Career Growth

Alliance Animal Health; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Liability insurance

401k & 401K matching program

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid bereavement

Parental leave

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonus

Job summary

Thunderbird Veterinary Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma, is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to join our pet-centered team. You will assist with restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care, medications, and client communication in a fast-paced but compassionate setting.

We welcome applicants with at least 1 year of veterinary experience and a patient, team-focused attitude. The role offers ongoing training and a starting wage of $14/hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year veterinary assistant experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus.
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Multi-tasker

Strong communicator

Job description

Thunderbird Veterinary Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma, is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to join our pet-centered team. You will assist with restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, nursing care, medications, and client communication in a fast-paced but compassionate setting.

We welcome applicants with at least 1 year of veterinary experience and a patient, team-focused attitude. The role offers ongoing training and a starting wage of $14/hour, based on experience.