Location: Honolulu, HI
Company: Hawaiian Humane Society
as needed ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS : Animal Health backssment 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 Hawaiian Humane 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 Pet Point 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 : Work Environment: 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, 40 hours per week with overtime as needed.
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 : Must be a Registered Veterinary Technician with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Experience : Two years of working as a veterinary assistant or technician in a clinical or animal shelter environment preferred.
The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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Veterinary & Animal Care Jobs encompass a range of professions dedicated to the health, well-being, and care of animals. These roles include veterinarians, vet technicians, animal trainers, shelter workers, and wildlife conservationists, among others. Key characteristics of these jobs are a passion for animals, a commitment to medical and ethical best practices, and often, the emotional resilience to deal with the challenges of animal care. Professionals in this field not only provide medical care but also advocate for animal rights, educate pet owners, and contribute to research on animal-related diseases and health issues.
Center of Hawaii (VERC) is an advanced 24-hour veterinary emergency and specialty hospital. Our dedicated board-certified specialists and highly-trained emergency professionals provide a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. Supported by our modern, state-of-the-art facility, we offer a full in-house laboratory, ultrasound, CT, MRI and electrochemotherapy.
At VERC , our mission is to provide the highest standard of emergency and specialty medicine, offering the most comprehensive and progressive patient care on the Hawaiian Islands. About the Job: As a Veterinary Technician , your duties would include, but not limited to: • Triaging incoming patients and managing clients throughout
their visit. • Partner with DVM’s in patient backssment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures, and catheter placement. • Obtain and process laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates.
• Utilize different modalities of radiology imaging for patient backssment. • Executing, monitoring, and recovering all assigned sedation and anesthetic events. • Provide outstanding client care to maintain long-term relationship with clients. About You: • Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different communication styles. • Work history demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills as well as a strong sense
of personal accountability. • Ability to maintain professional composure and a positive attitude in a high-performance culture with ever changing demands.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and compute rate, ratio and percent to accurately calculate volumes and rates of medications and other treatments. Minimum Qualifications: 2 years’ experience as a veterinary assistant/technician in a progressive general practice and/or 1 years in a specialty practice. Credentialed technician preferred but not required. Thank you for reading our posting! Powered by Jazz HR
