Veterinary Assistant, Technician, or Specialist, Emergency and Critical Care

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant, Technician, or Specialist, Emergency and Critical Care role is onsite in Stillwater, OK, with varying shifts and hours. Pay is $16–$35 per hour. The role supports the Veterinary Teaching Hospital's 24-hour care for domestic and selected exotic and wildlife species. The position provides clinical assistance and treatments for admitted patients while supporting veterinary specialists and veterinary student training. It contributes to emergency and critical care delivery in the hospital's Critical Care Unit.

What you'll do

• Provide clinical assistance to professional staff and treatments to patients admitted to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital
• work alongside veterinary specialists
• may participate in one-on-one training of veterinary students
• restrain animals, administer injections, and place peripheral, central, and urinary catheters
• lift animals weighing 50 pounds or more onto exam tables and into elevated cages.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

veterinary technician

veterinary technician specialist

emergency and critical care

veterinary teaching hospital

stillwater ok

the osu/a&m system

varying shifts

$16–$35/hr

rvt

vts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance
• life insurance
• retirement
• 13 paid holidays, including a week off around Christmas/New Year
• paid annual and sick leave
• gym and fitness center access
• employee assistance program
• professional development.

Why this role

Full-time position with varying shifts and shift differentials for non-traditional shifts. Required qualifications include high school/GED and specified related experience or qualifying degrees; Registered Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Technician Specialist credentials are listed.

About the employer

The OSU/A&M System is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.