Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals · Tulsa, OK · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$18–$25/hrFull-time
About the role
We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team at VCA Woodland South Animal Hospital in Tulsa, OK.
Responsibilities
- Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients
- Support technician and doctor teams
- Win the confidence of every pet parent by delivering an outstanding client experience
- Perform physical examinations and patient assessments
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Laboratory work
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care of hospitalized animals
Requirements
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Qualifications
- Experience in veterinary medicine preferred
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Valid CPR certification
Skills
- Physical examinations and patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Laboratory work
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement
- Pharmacy
- Patient recovery
- Compassionate care of hospitalized animals
Benefits
- Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
- Leadership opportunities
- Career development programs
- Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
- Continuing education allowance
- Tuition support and sponsorships
- Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
- Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive wage
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Generous pet care discounts
- Life, long and short-term disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
- 401(k)
Pay
$18.00-25.00/hr
Schedule
Full-time