Veterinary Assistant - Internal Medicine & Diagnostics

Ethos Discovery; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Continuing Education

Pet Benefits

Career Growth

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health’s Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii in Honolulu is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for its Internal Medicine team. This full-time role involves diagnostics, hospitalized patient care, and collaboration with a Specialty team.

You'll gain hands-on exposure to ultrasound, endoscopy, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and critical care while supporting complex cases and learning alongside veterinary professionals.

Qualifications

• Hands-on veterinary assistant experience in emergencies, internal medicine, or specialty practice.
• Venipuncture, IV placement, sample collection and patient monitoring are required.
• Excellent animal handling, restraint, and communication skills with a team.
• Experience with hospitalized patients and IV fluid therapy is preferred.
• Anesthesia or sedation monitoring experience is a plus.
• Prior exposure to internal medicine, ER/CCU, or high-volume GP is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Internal Medicine with appointments, diagnostics, treatments, and hospitalized patient care.
• Perform venipuncture, sample collection, IV catheter placement, and other tasks within scope.
• Support blood, urine, and diagnostic sample processing.
• Prepare patients and equipment for ultrasound, radiographs, CT, endoscopy, and other diagnostics.
• Assist with anesthesia and sedation preparation, monitoring, and recovery.
• Support endoscopy with pre/post-care.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and manage medications and IV fluids.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate changes to the medical team.
• Assist with client education, admissions, and discharge planning.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV catheter placement

Sample collection

Medication administration

Patient monitoring

Anesthesia monitoring

Animal handling

Hosp Bedside care

IV fluids management

Endoscopy support

Education

RV T/ Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential

Tools

Ultrasound

Radiographs

CT imaging support

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health’s Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii in Honolulu is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant for its Internal Medicine team. This full-time role involves diagnostics, hospitalized patient care, and collaboration with a Specialty team.

You'll gain hands-on exposure to ultrasound, endoscopy, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and critical care while supporting complex cases and learning alongside veterinary professionals.