Veterinary Assistant at Broken Arrow Veterinary Hospital

About the role

Practice Broken Arrow Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital that welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. All the doctors on staff have years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. Beyond first-rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm, so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting our veterinarian. Our doctors strive to create a fear-free environment by applying different techniques to make your pet's visit as calm and stress-free as possible.

Responsibilities

• Assists the veterinarians and technicians with patient care and treatment
• Maintains inventory
• Prepares prescriptions
• Performs routine in-house laboratory work
• Educates clients regarding veterinary care and procedures
• Aids in surgical procedures

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work on weekends as required
• Previous veterinary experience preferred
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance
• Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
• Basic math and the ability to calculate medication dosages
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with MS office applications, etc.
• Strong communication skills to ensure patient safety

Pay

Pay Range: USD $14.00 - USD $17.00 /Hr.