Veterinary Assistant at Warr Acres Animal Clinic

Warr Acres Animal Clinic • Warr Acres, OK

17h • $12 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Warr Acres Animal Clinic is seeking a dependable and energetic Veterinary Assistant to join their growing team in Oklahoma City, OK. This is a busy, fast-paced clinic with a wide variety of cases offering hands-on experience. Team members are cross-trained and work collaboratively to provide excellent patient care. The ideal candidate genuinely enjoys working with animals and people, is comfortable in a fast-paced environment, is a team player, eager to learn, dependable, punctual, and brings a positive attitude.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Attitude, reliability, work ethic, and a willingness to learn

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.

Benefits

• Hands-on training and opportunities to grow
• A supportive, experienced veterinary team
• Exposure to a wide variety of cases
• Employee pet-care perks and discounts
• 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