What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery Veterinary Technician Assistant position at OVS?
The surgery department of Oklahoma Veterinary Specialists is hiring!
We are looking for a veterinary assistant with a strong commitment to exemplary medicine to work in a fast paced and team focused environment within the ophthalmology and surgery services. Our veterinary assistants aid our veterinarians and veterinary technicians with examinations, patient care, client relations, diagnostic procedures, imaging, instrument care and surgeries. Additionally, our veterinary assistants are cross-trained in reception and kennel duties for supplemental relief.
Schedule: full-time position with 5-day work week (Monday-Friday 8-4 p.m.)
Veterinary experience required. Candidates must be proficient in restraint and client relations.
Pay rate based on experience.
Benefits include:
- Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program with in-person or virtual visits
- Practice paid subscription to Wellos to build healthy and sustainable habits
- Financial Security
- $1000 signing bonus after 6 months of full-time employment
- Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees with practice matched pre-tax contributions up to 3%
- Profit sharing opportunities
- Work Life Balance
- Paid vacation, mental health, and sick days
- Paid holidays off
- Monday-Friday 8-4 p.m. schedule with no weekend, overnight, or holiday shifts
- Professional Goals
- Practice paid ACT Online Training by Animal Care Technologies
- Extra Perks
- Yearly allowance for scrubs, shoes, O.R. jackets, and O.V.S items
- Discounts on veterinary services for personal pets including surgery, ophthalmology, internal medicine, and emergency services
- Monthly birthday celebrations
- Holiday celebrations