Veterinary Assistant II (VSA2) - Ewa Beach

Hawaiian Humane Society; East Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaiian Humane Society seeks a Veterinary Services Assistant II to support the Kosasa Family Campus in Ewa Beach. You will perform animal health assessments, provide vaccinations, and assist with pre/post-surgery care and humane euthanasia.

Responsibilities include anesthesia monitoring, surgical prep, daily entry into the PetPoint system, and maintaining medical supplies. The role requires compassionate care for animals and excellent customer service in a busy shelter environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Two years of veterinary assistant/tech experience preferred.
• Certified Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Familiarity with veterinary surgical operations and drugs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily health and behavior assessments and care.
• Assist with anesthesia, surgical prep, and monitoring.
• Log daily activity in PetPoint and help prepare monthly reports.
• Maintain medical supplies and clinic resources.
• Provide compassionate customer and animal care.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Communication

Medical knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Licensed Veterinary Technician license preferred

Tools

PetPoint database

Veterinary instruments

Job description

Veterinary Assistant II (VSA2) - Ewa Beach

Veterinary Services Assistant II (VSA2) - Kosasa Family Campus (located in 'Ewa Beach)

Are you passionate about animal welfare and making a positive impact in your community? We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to join our team as a Veterinary Services Assistant to perform assessment and healthcare of all animals and provide technical support for veterinary services including sterilization surgeries, medical treatment and humane euthanasia.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Animal Health Assessment and Care. Performs daily health and behavioral examinations. Provides vaccinations or other treatments as needed. Evaluates animals daily to be made available for adoption.
• Assist with Pre/Post Surgery Procedures and Medical Treatment. Performs anesthesia, surgical preparation, and monitoring of animals sterilized according to Society procedures. Cleans, disinfects and organizes surgery suite daily as needed. Performs euthanasia of animals and accounts for usage of euthanasia solution according to Hawaiian Humane procedures and federal law.
• Statistical Entry and Monitoring. Logs daily activity into PetPoint database and prepares monthly statistical reports as directed.
• Maintains Medical/Clinic Supplies. Monitors medical supplies and ensures proper storage/usage of clinic resources and equipment.
• Customer and Animal Care. Works with individuals who have utilized Hawaiian Humane services in a timely, professional and courteous manner. Treats all animals humanely and with compassion.

OTHER DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Operations Support. Feed, water, and monitor condition of all animals as needed. Clean and disinfect animal enclosures and supplies. Regularly participates in department meetings to share ideas and suggestions.
• Other Duties as Assigned. Ensures a positive public image and to enhance the operation of the organization and improve the quality of life for animals. May include organization-wide support as needed such as but not limited to participation in events, serving as spokesperson, fundraising, covering other operational departments, and Hawaiian Humane’s role as a first responder to disasters.

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Working Conditions: Outdoors in all types of weather; indoors under regular kennel and office conditions.
• Equipment Use: Leash/rope, water hose with spray gun, commercial cleaning fluid, computer, phone system, veterinary drugs, instruments and equipment, copier, and calculator.
• Work Hours: Based on operational requirements. Must be available full-time with flexibility for weekends and holidays.

MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

• Must have passion and concern for both animals and people.
• Must agree with and be committed to Hawaiian Humane goals, objectives, and programs.
• Requires lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Requires comfort in handling, transporting, restraining or administering veterinary treatment to a live animal.
• Requires excellent customer service and people care skills.
• Familiarity with common diseases and medical conditions affecting all types of animals preferred.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Skills/Knowledge: General handling and familiarity with various animal species, behaviors, physical needs, common diseases, and medical conditions. General knowledge of routine veterinary needs of variety of animal species and ability to perform routine and emergency treatment. General knowledge of veterinary surgical operations, monitoring, preparation, and equipment including drugs and instruments.
• Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred (Animal Science, Biology). Certified Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Experience: Two years of working as a veterinary assistant or technician in a clinical or animal shelter environment preferred.

Join us in our mission of promoting the human-animal bond and the humane treatment of all animals. Apply now and be part of something truly rewarding!

Employment Type:
Full Time

Compensation:
$20.00 to$24.00/ Hourly

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