Emergency/Critical Care Surgical Veterinary Assistant- Weekend Overnight

Department: Veterinary AssistantsLocation: Oklahoma City, OklahomaCompensation: $16.00 - $23.00 / hour Description Neel Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced and compassionate Emergency & Critical Care Surgical 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 proceduresPrepare patients for surgery, including restraint, clipping, and surgical prepMonitor anesthesia during procedures and assist with patient recoveryIntubate and extubate surgical patientsPlace IV catheters and perform blood drawsMaintain sterile surgical fields and follow sterilization protocolsMonitor hospitalized and post-operative patientsAssist with diagnostics, radiographs, and laboratory sample collectionMaintain accurate medical records and treatment logsClean, stock, and maintain ICU, treatment, and surgical areasProvide compassionate nursing care and patient handling Skills Knowledge and Expertise Previous Veterinary Assistant experience requiredMust be familiar with surgical protocols and proceduresExperience monitoring anesthesia requiredAbility to intubate and extubate patientsExperience placing IV catheters and performing blood drawsKnowledge of sterilization procedures and surgical instrument handlingEmergency, ICU, or specialty veterinary experience preferredStrong multitasking and communication skillsAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency environmentFlexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO)Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision insuranceEmployee discountsFlexible schedules401K with company matchCareer development and training