Emergency/Critical Care Veterinary Assistant - Swing Shift

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Compensation: $18.00 - $23.00 / hour

Description

Veterinary Assistant – Emergency & Critical Care (ECC)
Neel Veterinary Hospital
📍 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Neel Veterinary Hospital is growing under a new leadership team focused on clinical excellence, team development, and a strong, supportive culture. We are seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to support our Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) departments in Oklahoma City.

If you are searching for:

• Emergency veterinary assistant jobs in Oklahoma City
• ECC vet assistant roles in OKC
• Veterinary assistant positions in specialty and critical care

— this is an opportunity to join a hospital committed to high standards and a collaborative work environment.

As an Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Assistant, you will provide essential support to veterinarians and technicians in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting. This role is ideal for individuals who remain calm under pressure, are detail-oriented, and are passionate about emergency veterinary medicine.

You will be an integral part of a team delivering advanced care to critically ill and injured patients.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assist veterinarians and technicians with patient restraint, treatments, and diagnostics
• Support emergency and critical care patient flow during overnight shifts
• Prepare treatment areas, surgical suites, and diagnostic equipment
• Monitor hospitalized patients and report changes in condition
• Collect and process laboratory samples
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of treatment and ICU areas
• Provide compassionate support to clients and patients during emergency visits
• Assist with stocking supplies and maintaining hospital readiness
  
  

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous veterinary assistant experience required
• Emergency, ICU, or specialty experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced emergency setting
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused in high-stress situations
• Comfortable working overnight shifts and weekends
• Passion for emergency and critical care veterinary medicine
• Swing shift and weekend availability required
  
  

Why Neel?

• Under New Leadership
  • Our leadership team is actively investing in:
    • Strengthening team communication
    • Improving workflow and hospital systems
    • Supporting career development
    • Creating a positive, accountable culture
• Competitive Benefits
  • Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
  • Paid time off
  • Employee pet care discounts
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401k with employer match
  • Continuing education opportunities
• Growth in Emergency & Critical Care

This role offers exposure to advanced emergency procedures, critical care monitoring, and specialty-level medicine — ideal for assistants who want to expand their skills in ECC veterinary care.

Neel Veterinary Hospital serves the greater Oklahoma City community with both general practice and emergency services, making it a dynamic and rewarding environment for veterinary professionals seeking growth in emergency veterinary medicine.

Apply Today
If you’re a motivated Veterinary Assistant looking to grow your career in Emergency & Critical Care under a supportive new leadership team, we encourage you to apply today.

Join Neel Veterinary Hospital in Oklahoma City and be part of the next chapter in advanced veterinary care.