Veterinary Assistant Part-time at Southside Veterinary Clinic

Heartland Veterinary Partners; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Southside Veterinary Clinic in Broken Arrow, OK is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, and hospital duties. The role includes preparing prescriptions, lab work, radiographs, and helping with surgical procedures.

The position pays $16–$18 per hour and requires weekend availability, with benefits including PTO and health/dental/vision coverage and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Weekend work availability required.
• Previous veterinary experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds (assistance for heavier items).
• Basic math for calculating medication dosages.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatments.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and prepare prescriptions.
• Perform routine in-house laboratory work and radiographs as needed.
• Educate clients about procedures and care post-visit.
• Assist with surgical procedures as directed.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Collaboration

Teamwork

Communication

Active Listening

Organization

Client Satisfaction

Job description

Practice:

Southside Veterinary Clinic, formerly known as Village Vet Animal Clinic is a full-service veterinary hospital in Broken Arrow, OK, offering compassionate care to animals of all species - dogs, cats, and non-domestic pets including rabbits, ferrets, pocket pets, reptiles, and amphibians.

We were founded in 1986 and has served the Broken Arrow community every day since. At one time, Village Vet Animal Clinic was one of the only practices offering exotic pet medicine.

We provide preventative medicine, dental care, diagnostics, and soft tissue surgery on all species that we treat. We offer radiography, dental radiography, and ultrasound services.

More about the Role:

The Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment, monitors hospitalized pets, maintains inventory, prepares prescriptions, performs routine in-house laboratory work, educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, and assists with surgical procedures.

Pay $16 - $18

Competencies:

• Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.


• Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with veterinarians and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other's ideas.


• Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.


• Active Listening: Following the instructions of veterinarians and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of veterinarians and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.


• Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.


• Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential 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 of the patient 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. Assist other team members to keep the public areas of the practice clean; clean and maintain all medical equipment.


• 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.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Ability to work on weekends as required


• Previous veterinary experience preferred


• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance


• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE


• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages


• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.


• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Benefits Offered:

• 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

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range:

USD $16.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.