Veterinary Technician

Animal Emergency and Surgical Center

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Animal Emergency and Surgical Center is dedicated to providing the highest level of emergency veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. We believe in treating every patient as if they were our pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers devoted to giving our patients the best care possible. We are seeking an organized, compassionate, and service-oriented Veterinary Technician with emergency experience to join our awesome team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with emergency triage, assisting in surgery, anesthesia monitoring, patient recovery, placing IV catheters, drawing blood and running bloodwork, able to multi-task efficiently, understand the importance of client education, have experience with x-ray and proper positioning, knowledge of emergency medicine and procedures, and is a positive and supportive team player. If you are looking for the challenge of taking your skills to the next level with animal emergency medicine then we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Requirements

• HS diploma or educational equivalent.
• At least one year of recent experience in veterinary practice or medical environment, with increasing responsibilities.
• Ability to properly restrain patients.
• Knowledge of spelling and meaning of commonly used veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in the time allotted without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to show empathy toward clients and treat animals with respect and compassion.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• A commitment to outstanding client service.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 40 pounds without assistance and objects weighing more than 40 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift, sometimes exceeding 10 hours per day.
• A 24 hour facility, weekends, nights, and holidays may be required.

At AmeriVet, your well-being, your loved ones, and your future are our top priorities. This commitment is reflected in the comprehensive range of benefits we offer, including:

•    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
•    401(k) matching
•    Generous holidays and paid time off
•    Career development programs
•    Robust health and wellness initiatives
•    Employee referral bonus programs and much more!

AmeriVet takes pride in embracing the uniqueness and diversity that every team member, pet owner, and pet brings to our community. Our unwavering dedication revolves around nurturing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, where each team member not only feels a strong sense of belonging, but is also empowered to thrive.