Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Emergency/Critical Care Veterinary Assistant - Overnight

Veterinary ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeOklahoma City, OK, USA$18 - $23 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Previous Veterinary Assistant experience is required.
Must be familiar with surgical protocols and procedures.
Experience monitoring anesthesia is required.
Ability to intubate and extubate patients.
Experience placing intravenous catheters and performing blood draws.
Knowledge of sterilization procedures and surgical instrument handling.
Strong multitasking and communication skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency environment.
Flexible schedule, including overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians and technicians with emergency and surgical procedures.
Prepare patients for surgery, including restraint, clipping, and surgical preparation.
Monitor anesthesia during procedures and assist with patient recovery.
Intubate and extubate surgical patients.
Place intravenous catheters and perform blood draws.
Maintain sterile surgical fields and follow sterilization protocols.
Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients.
Assist with diagnostics, radiographs, and laboratory sample collection.
Maintain accurate medical records and treatment logs.
Clean, stock, and maintain ICU, treatment, and surgical areas.
Provide compassionate nursing care and patient handling.

Desired Qualifications

Emergency, ICU, or specialty veterinary experience is preferred.

Red Plains Veterinary Emergency + Referral is seeking an experienced and compassionate Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant to join our growing emergency and specialty team. This position is ideal for a veterinary assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about emergency medicine, critical care, and surgical patient support.

As part of our Emergency & Critical Care team, you will assist veterinarians and credentialed technicians with emergency procedures, surgical preparation, patient monitoring, and hands-on nursing care. We are looking for someone who is dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service.

This is an excellent opportunity for veterinary assistants looking to expand their skills in emergency veterinary medicine and surgery while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team.

Assist veterinarians and technicians with emergency and surgical procedures
Prepare patients for surgery, including restraint, clipping, and surgical prep
Monitor anesthesia during procedures and assist with patient recovery
Intubate and extubate surgical patients
Place IV catheters and perform blood draws
Maintain sterile surgical fields and follow sterilization protocols
Monitor hospitalized and post-operative patients
Assist with diagnostics, radiographs, and laboratory sample collection
Maintain accurate medical records and treatment logs
Clean, stock, and maintain ICU, treatment, and surgical areas
Provide compassionate nursing care and patient handling

Previous Veterinary Assistant experience required
Must be familiar with surgical protocols and procedures
Experience monitoring anesthesia required
Ability to intubate and extubate patients
Experience placing IV catheters and performing blood draws
Knowledge of sterilization procedures and surgical instrument handling
Emergency, ICU, or specialty veterinary experience preferred
Strong multitasking and communication skills
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency environment
Flexible schedule, including overnights, weekends, and holidays

About the Company

Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Innovetive Petcare partners with veterinary practices to support their growth and professional development. It handles day-to-day business operations so veterinary teams can focus on delivering high-quality medical care to pets and owners. The company works by forming partnerships with practices, providing operational support, education, and staff development, and earning revenue from these partnerships and services offered. What sets Innovetive Petcare apart is its emphasis on local, community-focused relationships and ongoing professional development and workplace culture, rather than just services. The company’s goal is to help veterinary practices grow sustainably while improving patient care and creating fulfilling workplaces.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2014

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