Veterinary Assistant - Hands-On Care & Growth

Warr Acres Animal Clinic; Warr Acres (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; 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

Warr Acres Animal Clinic in Oklahoma City, OK seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join a busy, fast-paced practice. You will work closely with veterinarians, perform routine exams, assist during surgeries, collect samples, and maintain clean, organized exam rooms.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with animals and people, is reliable and eager to learn, and can adapt to varied daily cases while providing compassionate client service and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; assist with heavier lifts with help.
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE.
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery and other tasks as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights, as well as providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during surgery.
• Obtain blood, stool, and other samples; perform in-hospital laboratory testing and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs following proper safety procedures.
• Provide basic animal handling and restrain animals during exams.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the discretion of the veterinarian.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment, and lab areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
• Demonstrate warmth, courtesy and professionalism in all interactions with clients; exercise compassion and care in all interactions with patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members including client discussions, patient plans, client concerns, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Collaboration

Teamwork

Communication

Active Listening

Organization

Job description

Warr Acres Animal Clinic in Oklahoma City, OK seeks a Veterinary Assistant to join a busy, fast-paced practice. You will work closely with veterinarians, perform routine exams, assist during surgeries, collect samples, and maintain clean, organized exam rooms.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with animals and people, is reliable and eager to learn, and can adapt to varied daily cases while providing compassionate client service and high-quality patient care.