Job Description
Veterinary Services Assistant I (VSA1) - 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 provide assistant to Veterinary Services team members who perform assesment and healthcare of all animals, technical support for sterilization surgeries, medical treatment and humane euthanasia.
Responsibilities:
- Veterinary Services Team Assistance. Assists Veterinary Staff with daily health and behavioral examinations. Assists Veterinary Staff in performing anesthesia, surgical preparation and monitoring of animals according to standard operating procedures. Assists Veterinary Staff in performing humane euthanasia of animals.
- Medical/Clinic Support. Prepares and administers medications including proper logging of activity. Cleans, disinfects and organizes surgery suite daily.
- Animal Care and Treatment. Treats all animals humanely and with compassion. Standard bathing, medically prescribed bathing treatments and basic grooming for animals as needed.
- 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.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivilent required.
- General handling and familiarity with various animal species, behaviors and physical needs.
- One year working in a clinical or animal shelter environment preferred.
- Requires lifting and carrying up to 50lbs, 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.
- Must have passion and concern for both animals and people.
- Must be committed to Hawaiian Humane goals, objectives and programs.
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!