Shelter Lead Vet Assistant / Tech
About The Position
Maui Humane Society is an open-admissions animal shelter caring for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and other animals. The organization provides veterinary and routine care, helps surrendered animals find new homes, delivers humane law enforcement services, education and outreach, supports programs that help people retain their pets, and offers low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. The Shelter Lead works in the Veterinary Department and oversees medical care for animals in the shelter. The role leads the team through rounds, treatment, diagnostics, and disease and isolation management. The Shelter Lead also partners with the Surgery Lead to coordinate shelter animals for spay/neuter and other needed surgeries.
Requirements
- Experience as a veterinary assistant or technician.
- Background in small animal medicine and surgery.
- Familiarity with animal diseases and behavior.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with shelter software, including PetPoint.
- Open-intake shelter or emergency-room experience.
- HQHVSN experience.
- Fear Free Certification.
- Veterinary Technician Certification or licensing.
- Supervisory experience; animal welfare experience is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Oversee medical care for animals in the shelter.
- Lead the team through rounds, treatment, diagnostics, and disease and isolation management.
- Partner with the Surgery Lead to coordinate shelter animals for spay/neuter and other needed surgeries.
Benefits
- Regular supportive feedback.
- Career growth.
- Medical benefits at no cost to the employee.
- Dental and vision benefits at low cost.
- Flexible spending account (FSA).
- 401(k) with matching contributions.
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility.
- Performance pay raises.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
