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General Information

Ref #
45447
Department
Vet Tech / Vet Assistant / VT Campus
Job Site
405 Vet Animal Hospital
Date Published
11-06-2025
Pay Class
Full-Time
Base Min.
$ 16
Base Max.
$ 21

Description & Requirements

Company Overview
At 405 Vet Animal Hospital, located in vibrant Oklahoma City, we invite you to join a practice where comprehensive medical care meets deep community trust. Since 2017, we have prioritized treating every patient as if they were our own, delivering full-service veterinary care that includes Wellness & Prevention, Advanced Care, and complex Surgical Procedures. This dedication to excellence is reflected in our outstanding 4.9-star community rating. We are also proud to offer care in English and Spanish (Se Habla Espanol). If you are looking for a hospital built on collaboration and high standards, we have an exceptional opportunity for you to succeed.

Joining us means becoming part of a highly stable and experienced collective of devoted animal lovers. Our dedicated medical team includes six veterinarians and a long-tenured group of support teammates, making collaboration seamless and fostering excellent mentorship opportunities. You will find a highly supportive environment where the internal turnover is notably low, suggesting that our teammates truly enjoy working here and feel empowered to grow. This stability allows you to focus on medicine and develop strong, lasting professional relationships while helping you achieve your career goals.

We are committed to offering the highest quality of medicine across a wide range of services. Your caseload will be professionally diverse, covering not only essential small animal care but also specialized Exotic Pet Care, giving you a chance to broaden your expertise. You will regularly utilize your diagnostic skills via Testing & Diagnostics and be engaged in complex cases requiring Advanced Care. Furthermore, we provide crucial Urgent Care services during normal business hours, ensuring that you are consistently engaged in challenging and rewarding veterinary medicine.

Located in the heart of Oklahoma City, our community provides an excellent blend of metropolitan amenities and accessibility. Oklahoma City is a rapidly growing hub known for its friendly atmosphere and affordability, offering fantastic opportunities for dining, recreation, and cultural pursuits that suit any lifestyle. This is a dynamic setting where you can truly do your best work while enjoying a rich quality of life outside the practice.
Job Description

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Responsibilities and Benefits

Position Skills: - Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests - Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner - Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patients condition to DVM - Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies - Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations - High quality client communication on patient updates and questions Position Requirements: - High School diploma or GED certificate  - Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts - Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling - Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully - Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds