Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Emergency Veterinary Assistant

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 evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training

About Neel Veterinary Hospital:

Neel Veterinary Hospital is a 14k square foot, hybrid/full-service small animal veterinary hospital, serving the Oklahoma City community for over 30 years. We have a collaborative team of DVMs, including multiple specialists (Surgery, ABVP), Rotating Small Animal Interns, and experienced knowledgeable support staff members. We have nine exam rooms, a double surgery suite, a full in-house lab, u/s, radiology, a fully staffed 24/7 ICU, and the only pet-specific Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber in Oklahoma. Our goal is to provide the care and facilities necessary to make sure that the pets entrusted to us live long and healthy life, as pain-free and as comfortably as possible. We accomplish this by employing only an empathetic, respectful, knowledgeable, and dedicated staff, maintaining a state-of-the-art, clean and comfortable hospital, utilizing cutting-edge technology and preventative health care plans, and always putting the health and comfort of the pet first above all else. At Neel Veterinary Hospital, your pet has access to the greatest variety and most advanced medical services and procedures available in the state, as well as collaborative and hands-on mentorship. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy:

Neel Veterinary Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.