Veterinary Assistant - Neel Veterinary Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
About the Job
Description
Neel Veterinary Hospital is now hiring for full-time veterinary assistants to join our team!
We are searching for individuals with veterinary care experience who are excited to learn, work well on a team, enjoy a fast-paced climate, and place patient care as the most important aspect of their role. Our 24 hour hospital offers a variety of caseload, including exotic patients. This role would be for our general practice department.
We are searching for individuals with veterinary care experience who are excited to learn, work well on a team, enjoy a fast-paced climate, and place patient care as the most important aspect of their role. Our 24 hour hospital offers a variety of caseload, including exotic patients. This role would be for our general practice department.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Patient handling and restraint
- Medication administration & filling prescriptions
- Assisting other team members and our Veterinarians, as needed
- Venipuncture and administering drugs (IV, SQ, Oral)
- Assists with radiographic procedures
- Perform diagnostic blood, urine, and fecal testing
- Admitting and discharging patients
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- High school diploma or GED required
- Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience in general practice
- Surgical and dental experience
- Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and other hospital staff. (It’s okay if you talk to animals, too!)
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
- Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases
- Schedule: Sundays are required
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training
Source : Neel Veterinary Hospital