What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Practice - Veterinary Technician position at Innovetive Petcare?
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Compensation: $18.00 - $24.00 / hour
Neel Veterinary Hospital is growing and looking for experienced Veterinary Technicians to join our team in a fast-paced 24-hour hospital. We provide comprehensive preventive, medical, and surgical care, offering a collaborative environment where your skills are valued, utilized, and continuously developed.
Why Join Neel Veterinary Hospital?
At Neel Veterinary Hospital, veterinary technicians are encouraged to work at the top of their skill set and take an active role in patient care. You’ll work closely with our veterinarians and support staff across all areas of general practice, gaining hands-on experience with a diverse caseload. Our team-focused culture supports learning, leadership development, and strong collaboration—allowing you to grow your career while making a meaningful impact every day.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to small animal patients
- Assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures
- Support surgical procedures, including anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery (surgical experience is a plus)
- Perform laboratory testing, radiographs, and medication administration
- Educate and communicate with clients on patient care and treatment plans
- Take initiative to support daily workflow and patient advocacy
- Serve as a leadership presence on the floor, supporting assistants and fellow technicians
- Maintain accurate medical records and uphold hospital standards
- High school diploma or GED required; Veterinary Technician experience in a general practice setting strongly preferred (at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience preferred)
- Bright, friendly, and effective communicator with clients, veterinarians, visitors, and hospital staff (it’s okay if you talk to animals, too!)
- Demonstrated leadership ability or interest in growing into a leadership role
- Surgical and anesthesia experience a plus, but not required
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including squirming patients
- Comfortable working in a veterinary environment with potential exposure to infectious or contagious diseases
- Registered Veterinary Technician preferred but not required
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Career development and training
Salary : $18 - $24