Veterinary Assistant at Warr Acres Animal Clinic

Warr Acres Animal Clinic • Warr Acres, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Warr Acres Animal Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and practice team members in providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. The role calls for accountability, clear communication, collaboration, patience, and a willingness to help maintain a positive and productive workplace. The assistant supports outpatient exams, surgery, laboratory work, radiography, patient handling and treatment, and the upkeep of clinical and public areas. The position also involves communicating with clients and teammates about patient plans and concerns, while ensuring patient safety and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Ability to work weekends as required.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to practice OSHA safety techniques, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Basic math skills and ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety.

Nice To Haves

• Previous veterinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with veterinary medicine, surgery, and other tasks as needed.
• Support outpatient exams by taking patient histories, vital signs, and weights, and providing client education.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor their vital signs during surgery.
• Collect blood, stool, and other samples; conduct in-hospital laboratory testing; and prepare specimens for outside laboratories.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs in accordance with safety procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals during examinations.
• Administer and monitor medications, anesthesia, vaccines, and treatments at the veterinarian’s discretion.
• Clean and straighten exam rooms, treatment areas, and laboratory areas; restock exam rooms with supplies.
• Help keep public areas clean and clean and maintain medical equipment.
• Interact with clients warmly, courteously, and professionally, and treat patients with compassion and care.
• Communicate with veterinarians and practice team members about client discussions, patient plans, and client concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free veterinary examinations for eligible employee pets.
• 50% discount on eligible veterinary services.
• Hands-on training and opportunities for professional development.
• Experience working alongside multiple veterinarians with diverse clinical interests.
• Opportunities to expand skills in surgery, dentistry, diagnostic procedures, and exotic animal care.
• Collaborative environment that encourages continued learning and teamwork.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed