Shelter Veterinary Technician — Fast-Paced Animal Care

Kauai Humane Society; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kauai Humane Society seeks a veterinary technician to join our shelter medical team in a full-time or part-time position. The technician will perform health checks, administer meds and vaccines, and assist veterinarians during surgeries.

This role requires the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment, maintain clean records, handle humane care, and communicate effectively with staff and the public.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent required.
• One year of experience in animal welfare preferred.
• Experience assisting a licensed veterinarian in surgeries and medical examinations in a shelter/hospital environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines and processes animals received by KHS, including paperwork and records.
• Assists during surgical procedures and monitors anesthesia and recovery.
• Completes paperwork for surgical procedures and inputs data into shelter database.
• Administers vaccinations and medications and conducts preliminary physical examinations.
• Assists in behavior assessments and health screenings on incoming animals.
• Prescribes treatments per procedures or as directed by the shelter veterinarian and medicates animals as needed.
• Inputs exam results into PetPoint and maintains animal medical records electronically.
• Takes temperature, collects samples, and performs diagnostic tests as directed.
• Creates medication charts and prepares medications for shelter animals.
• Performs or assists with euthanasia and disposal per laws and policy.
• Bathes and grooms animals as requested.
• Handles pharmaceuticals and works with staff across departments to maintain health of shelter animals.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Good computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PetPoint

Job description

Kauai Humane Society seeks a veterinary technician to join our shelter medical team in a full-time or part-time position. The technician will perform health checks, administer meds and vaccines, and assist veterinarians during surgeries.

This role requires the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment, maintain clean records, handle humane care, and communicate effectively with staff and the public.