Veterinary Assistant
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Veterinary Practice Partners
Wewoka, OK, US
Summary
Assist veterinarians and technicians with animal examinations, treatments, and surgeries while ensuring safe animal restraint. Maintain clinic cleanliness, manage medical records, and communicate care plans to pet owners.
Job Description
Veterinary Assistant
Wewoka Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each animal receives the best possible care during their stay with us. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and excited about helping us maintain our high standards of animal care and customer service, we would love to hear from you!
What to Expect
As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) plan
- Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians
- Guardian voluntary benefits
Salary: $13.50 - $14.00/hr based on experience and skill set.
Schedule: 2-3 days per week with rotating weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist veterinarians and vet techs during examinations, treatments, and surgeries
- Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately
- Prepare examination rooms and surgical areas by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and surfaces
- Perform basic laboratory tests, such as collecting blood, urine, and stool samples
- Administer medications and vaccinations under the supervision of a veterinarian
- Feed, bathe, and exercise animals as needed
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with pet owners about their pets’ care, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
- Clean and maintain the clinic, including stocking supplies and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment
Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
- Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
About Wewoka Animal Hospital
Here at Wewoka Animal Hospital...You’re not likely to find a group of people more invested in you and your pets anywhere else. We want to know you and your pets by name and provide care that is exceptional and tailored to their needs at an affordable price!
#VETASST
We value the importance of the human-animal bond and realize the depth of emotions that are a part of this bond. At Caring Hands Animal Hospital you may stay with your pet during all aspects of the office visit and medical treatments. If your pet is hospitalized you are always welcome to visit during hospital hours. If your pet needs to be taken to the treatment room during an appointment, you may come right along with them! We have 6 locations and are actively growing.
Founded
1997
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Veterinary Services
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Centreville, Virginia
We value the importance of the human-animal bond and realize the depth of emotions that are a part of this bond. At Caring Hands Animal Hospital you may stay with your pet during all aspects of the office visit and medical treatments. If your pet is hospitalized you are always welcome to visit during hospital hours. If your pet needs to be taken to the treatment room during an appointment, you may come right along with them! We have 6 locations and are actively growing.
Founded
1997
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Veterinary Services
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Centreville, Virginia
