Neel Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced and compassionate Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant to join our growing emergency and specialty team. This position is ideal for a veterinary assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about emergency medicine, critical care, and surgical patient support.
As part of our Emergency & Critical Care team, you will assist veterinarians and credentialed technicians with emergency procedures, surgical preparation, patient monitoring, and hands-on nursing care. We are looking for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service.
This is an excellent opportunity for veterinary assistants looking to expand their skills in emergency veterinary medicine and surgery while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Assist veterinarians and technicians with emergency and surgical procedures
Prepare patients for surgery, including restraint, clipping, and surgical prep
Monitor anesthesia during procedures and assist with patient recovery
Intubate and extubate surgical patients
Place IV catheters and perform blood draws
Maintain sterile surgical fields and follow sterilization protocols
Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients
Assist with diagnostics, radiographs, and laboratory sample collection
Maintain accurate medical records and treatment logs
Clean, stock, and maintain ICU, treatment, and surgical areas
Provide compassionate nursing care and patient handling
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Previous Veterinary Assistant experience required
Must be familiar with surgical protocols and procedures
Experience monitoring anesthesia required
Ability to intubate and extubate patients
Experience placing IV catheters and performing blood draws
Knowledge of sterilization procedures and surgical instrument handling
Emergency, ICU, or specialty veterinary experience preferred
Strong multitasking and communication skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency environment
Flexible schedule, including overnights, weekends, and holidays
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
Employee discounts
Flexible schedules
401K with company match
Career development and training
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Location
Oklahoma City, OK
Salary
$18–$23 Per Hour
Skills
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