Veterinary Assistant - Flexible Hours + $500 Sign-On

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits or accounts

Bonus incentive

Flexible work schedules

Career and professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Heartland Veterinary Partners’ Broken Arrow practice, Broken Arrow, OK, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and clients while caring for hospitalized pets and performing routine in-house lab work.

The role involves assisting with exams and surgeries, taking histories and vital signs, preparing prescriptions, and ensuring client education. Sign-on bonus of $500 after 90 days; pay range $15–$19 per hour, with FT or PT options.

Qualifications

• Patience and compassion in high-pressure situations and with clients.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork with veterinarians and staff.
• Clear communication to clients and teammates for patient care.
• Active listening to follow veterinarians and client needs.
• Organizational skills for tracking lab specimens, meds, and instructions.
• Commitment to client satisfaction in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in medicine and surgery tasks as needed.
• Take histories, vitals, and weights during outpatient exams and educate clients.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
• Obtain samples and perform in-hospital lab testing.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs with proper safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and restock rooms; keep equipment clean.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy, and professionalism with clients and patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and team about patient plans and concerns.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience & Compassion

Collaboration

Teamwork

Communicating

Active Listening

Organization

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Heartland Veterinary Partners’ Broken Arrow practice, Broken Arrow, OK, seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians, technicians, and clients while caring for hospitalized pets and performing routine in-house lab work.

The role involves assisting with exams and surgeries, taking histories and vital signs, preparing prescriptions, and ensuring client education. Sign-on bonus of $500 after 90 days; pay range $15–$19 per hour, with FT or PT options.