Shelter Lead Vet Assistant / Tech

Maui Humane Society; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits at no cost

Dental & Vision benefits at low cost

FSA

401K with match

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Performance pay raises

Job summary

Maui Humane Society is seeking a Shelter Lead in the Veterinary Department to oversee medical care for animals in the shelter and lead rounds, treatment, diagnostics, and disease management. You will partner with the Surgery Lead to coordinate shelter animals for spay/neuter and other required surgeries.

The ideal candidate has experience as a veterinary assistant or technician, a background in small animal medicine, and familiarity with disease and behavior.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary assistant/technician.
• Background in small animal medicine and surgery.
• Familiarity with animal diseases and behavior.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical care for animals in the shelter and lead rounds, treatment and diagnostics.
• Coordinate shelter animals for spay/neuter and other needed surgeries with Surgery Lead.
• Partner with the medical team to manage disease/isolation and overall patient care.

Skills

Veterinary assistance

Small animal medicine

Disease and behavior knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification / Licensing

HQHVSN Certification

Tools

PetPoint

Job description

Maui Humane Society is an open-admissions animal shelter for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and other animals. We provide veterinary and routine care and help surrendered animals find a new home. We also provide humane law enforcement services, education and outreach, programs to retain pets in their families, and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. Our team is resilient, compassionate to animals, creative problem-solvers, and dedicated to do what it takes to get the job done.

We're excited to welcome you as our new Shelter Lead in the Veterinary Department. In this role you will oversee medical care for animals in the shelter leading the team through rounds, treatment, diagnostics, and disease/isolation management. You'll partner with the Surgery Lead in coordinating shelter animals for spay/neuter and any other needed surgeries.

To be successful in this role you'll need to have (minimum qualifications):

• Experience as a veterinary assistant / technician
• Background in small animal medicine and surgery
• Familiarity with animal diseases and behavior

We'd love it if you already had (desired qualifications):

• Experience with shelter software (PetPoint)
• Open intake shelter or ER experience
• HQHVSN experience
• Fear Free Certification
• Veterinarian Technician Certification / Licensing
• Supervisory experience, experience in animal welfare highly desirable

What you can expect from us:

• Regular supportive feedback
• Career growth
• A comprehensive compensation package including:
• Medical benefits at no cost to you
• Dental & Vision benefits at low cost
• FSA
• 401K with match
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Performance pay raises