Veterinary Technician - Animal Emergency & Specialty OKC

AmeriVet • Oklahoma City, OK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Animal Emergency and Surgical Center is seeking an organized, compassionate, and service-oriented Veterinary Technician with emergency experience. The role supports emergency and specialty veterinary care, including patient triage and treatment, surgery assistance, anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery, IV catheter placement, blood collection and testing, and radiography with proper positioning. The ideal candidate is able to multitask, support client education, understand emergency medicine and procedures, and contribute positively to a team.

The technician provides care for hospitalized, inpatient, boarded, surgical, and dental patients; coordinates with veterinarians and other staff; maintains patient records; supports client communications and discharges; and helps keep treatment areas clean and stocked. This is a role in a 24-hour facility, where weekends, nights, and holidays may be required. The position can involve working shifts exceeding 10 hours per day and lifting objects weighing 40 pounds independently and heavier objects with assistance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or educational equivalent.
• At least one year of recent experience in a veterinary practice or medical environment, with increasing responsibilities.
• Ability to properly restrain patients.
• Knowledge of the spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks within the allotted time without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated empathy toward clients and respectful, compassionate treatment of animals.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to outstanding client service.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stay on task and work energetically for an entire shift, sometimes exceeding 10 hours per day.
• Availability to work weekends, nights, and holidays as may be required in a 24-hour facility.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency veterinary experience.
• Comfort with emergency triage, surgery assistance, anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery, IV catheter placement, blood collection and bloodwork, and radiography with proper positioning.
• Knowledge of emergency medicine and procedures.
• Ability to multitask efficiently and support client education.
• Positive and supportive team-player approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide client service and care to boarded, hospitalized, and inpatient pets.
• Admit surgical, dental, and other admitted patients; generate treatment plans; gather patient histories; and review treatment plans.
• Coordinate admitted and kennel patient care with the inpatient veterinarian.
• Collect samples, open templates, enter patient histories, and communicate orders to appropriate staff.
• Assist with IV catheters, fluids, other treatments, veterinary examinations, and treatments for admitted and kennel patients.
• Help ensure hospitalized patients are fed, watered, medicated, walked, and kept in clean, comfortable environments.
• Coordinate same-day patients while considering other requested services.
• Complete patient records, bills, and discharge instructions in a timely manner.
• Prepare hospital release instructions, package take-home items, and assist with discharges of hospitalized, surgical, and dental patients.
• Follow hospital policies, standards, procedures, and posted work schedules; arrive promptly and follow attendance-reporting procedures.
• Represent the hospital with courtesy, tact, consideration, and a positive attitude toward clients, patients, and staff.
• Take initiative during downtime, assist coworkers, and provide coverage as needed.
• Organize work and prioritize multiple tasks calmly to maximize efficiency.
• Attend departmental and staff meetings.
• Answer assistance pages from client service representatives.
• Process technician appointments and pharmacy requests; help with examination room appointments when schedule and patient load allow.
• Assist with callbacks, drug logging, and other duties as assigned.
• Keep the treatment area clean and stocked; perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
• Competitive pay.
• Performance bonuses.
• 401(k) matching.
• Student loan assistance.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Mental health resources.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED