Emergency & Specialty Vet Assistant — Fast-Paced Care

Ethos Veterinary Health; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing Education allowance

VetBloom access

Employee Assistance Program

Uniforms

Training and professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

VERC in Honolulu is seeking experienced Veterinary Assistants to join a 24/7 Emergency & Specialty hospital. You will work alongside Emergency veterinarians, specialists, RVTs, and support teams to provide advanced patient care.

Opportunities may span ER/ECC, ICU, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and other specialties based on skills. Veterinary Technician credentials are not required for this role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on veterinary assistant experience with patient care and nursing duties.
• Proficiency in restraint, handling, and monitoring hospitalized patients.
• Experience with venipuncture, IV placement, meds, and diagnostics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and RVTs with hands-on patient care and procedures.
• Provide safe restraint and nursing support for Emergency and Specialty patients.
• Assist with venipuncture, catheter placement, medications, and diagnostics.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the medical team.
• Prepare patients and areas for diagnostics and procedures.

Skills

Animal handling

Nursing support

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Medical terminology

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

X-ray imaging

Medical equipment

Job description

VERC in Honolulu is seeking experienced Veterinary Assistants to join a 24/7 Emergency & Specialty hospital. You will work alongside Emergency veterinarians, specialists, RVTs, and support teams to provide advanced patient care.

Opportunities may span ER/ECC, ICU, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and other specialties based on skills. Veterinary Technician credentials are not required for this role.