Veterinary Technician

Maui Humane Society; Wailuku (HI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

FSA

401K with match

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Performance pay raises

Job summary

Maui Humane Society is an open-air 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. Our team is resilient, compassionate to animals, creative problem-solvers, and dedicated to do what it takes to get the job done.

We are excited to welcome you as our next Vet Tech. In this role you will conduct routine health examinations, assist veterinarians in surgical preparations, and provide

Qualifications

• Experience in professional animal handling.
• Familiarity with animal diseases and behavior.
• Experience in veterinary medicine support.
• Veterinary Technician Certification / Licensing.
• Experience in veterinary medicine in a shelter or ER environment.

Responsibilities

• In this role you will conduct routine health examinations, assist veterinarians in surgical preparations, and provide vital medical support to the thousands of animals that get treatment in our shelter every year.

Skills

Animal handling

Animal diseases & behavior

Veterinary medicine support

Shelter/ER veterinary experience

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification / Licensing

Job description

Maui Humane Society is an open-air 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 next Vet Tech. In this role you will conduct routine health examinations, assist veterinarians in surgical preparations, and provide vital medical support to the thousands of animals that get treatment in our shelter every year.

To be successful in this role you'll need to have:

• Experience in professional animal handling
• Familiarity with animal diseases and behavior
• Experience in veterinary medicine support
• Veterinarian Technician Certification / Licensing
• Experience in veterinary medicine in a shelter or ER environment

What you can expect from us:

• Regular supportive feedback
• Career growth
• Training in animal welfare
• 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

Maui Humane Society does perform a background check on all applicants receiving an offer.