Veterinary Assistant - Overnight ER/Critical Care

Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant. Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and future management positions! Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Caring for our Boarding animals Cleaning, laundry and basic clinic up keep Patient handling and restraint Medication administration & filling prescriptions Assisting our Technicians and our Veterinarian as needed Tackling projects as assigned (with a smile, as always!) Skills Knowledge and Expertise High school diploma or GED required Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine 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 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.