About the Role
Veterinary Assistant – Emergency & Critical Care (ECC)
Red Plains Veterinary Emergency + Referral
📍 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Red Plains Veterinary Emergency + Referral 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
Benefits
- 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.
Red Plains Veterinary Emergency + Referral 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 Red Plains Veterinary Emergency + Referral in Oklahoma City and be part of the next chapter in advanced veterinary care.