Veterinary Assistant — Quarantine Health Support (Rotating Shifts)

State of Hawaiʻi; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Job summary

State of Hawaii's Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Animal Industry Division is seeking a para-professional veterinary assistant to support a veterinarian at the Animal Quarantine Station. You will administer drugs, observe health conditions, perform lab procedures, and report observations to the veterinarian as needed.

The role requires three years of experience with animals, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift various weights.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
• This experience may have been met from part-time and/or unpaid work but must be continuous.
• Three years of responsible work experience assisting a licensed veterinarian.

Responsibilities

• Perform para-professional and technical veterinary work supporting a veterinarian.

Skills

Verbal skills

Reading comprehension

Arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Hawaii's Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Animal Industry Division is seeking a para-professional veterinary assistant to support a veterinarian at the Animal Quarantine Station. You will administer drugs, observe health conditions, perform lab procedures, and report observations to the veterinarian as needed.

The role requires three years of experience with animals, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift various weights.