Experienced Veterinary Assistant Santa Fe Veterinary Clinic Edmond, OK Job Details Full-time $14 - $17 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Uniform allowance Employee discount Qualifications Companion animal handling Customer communication Anatomy knowledge Animal catheterization In-person customer service Clinic experience Sterile field contamination management Attention to detail Dog handling Animal anatomy knowledge Medical laboratory work experience Animal husbandry Veterinary laboratory work Sterile laboratory techniques Full Job Description Overview Join our dynamic veterinary team as an Experienced Veterinary Assistant and become a vital part of providing exceptional animal care! In this role, you will support our veterinarians in delivering top-tier medical services, ensuring the comfort and well-being of animals. Your expertise will help create a compassionate, efficient, and positive environment where pets and their owners feel confident they are in good hands. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to apply your veterinary knowledge and grow your skills within a vibrant clinic setting. Duties Assist with animal restraint during examinations, treatments, and procedures to ensure safety for both animals and staff Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments accurately following veterinary instructions Support animal husbandry activities such as feeding, cleaning cages, and maintaining overall animal health Perform laboratory tasks such as sample collection, processing, and basic analysis to aid in diagnostics Maintain aseptic techniques during procedures to prevent infections and ensure safety standards are met Help with animal catheterization, venipuncture, and other technical procedures requiring animal anatomy knowledge and skillful handling Requirements Proven kennel experience along with strong animal handling skills with dogs and cats. Prior veterinary assistant or technician experience in a clinical setting is essential Knowledge of veterinary terminology, critical care protocols, and laboratory procedures is highly desirable Experience with pet care routines such as medication administration and restraint techniques Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail Familiarity with aseptic techniques, animal physiology, anatomy knowledge, and laboratory practices Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients and team members effectively Join us to make a difference in animals' lives every day! This paid position ensures you gain valuable hands-on experience in veterinary medicine while contributing to compassionate pet care. If you're passionate about animals and eager to advance your career as an Experienced Veterinary Assistant, we want to hear from you!

Pay:

$14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance

Work Location:

In person