Veterinary Assistant, Internal Medicine
Ethos Veterinary Health•Honolulu, HI
•$0 - $23•Onsite
About The Position
VERC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Internal Medicine team in Honolulu. This role is ideal for a Vet Assistant who enjoys diagnostics, complex medical cases, hospitalized patient care, and working closely with a Specialty team. You'll support Internal Medicine patients through advanced diagnostics and procedures while building skills in endoscopy, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and Specialty veterinary nursing.
Requirements
- Previous hands-on Veterinary Assistant, Vet Tech, or veterinary clinical experience.
- Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
- Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
- Experience caring for hospitalized patients and patients receiving IV fluids.
- Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and attention to detail.
- Interest in advanced diagnostics and Specialty Veterinary Medicine.
Nice To Haves
- Anesthesia or sedation monitoring experience preferred.
- Internal Medicine, Specialty, ER/ECC, ICU, Critical Care, or high-volume general practice experience is a plus.
- Veterinary Technician or RVT credentialing is welcome but not required for this Veterinary Assistant position.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Internal Medicine team with appointments, diagnostics, treatments, and hospitalized patient care.
- Perform venipuncture, sample collection, IV catheter placement, and other technical tasks within your training and permitted scope.
- Support blood, urine, and other diagnostic sample collection and processing.
- Prepare patients and equipment for ultrasound, radiographs, CT, endoscopy, and other advanced diagnostics.
- Assist with anesthesia and sedation preparation, monitoring, and patient recovery.
- Support endoscopy and other Internal Medicine procedures.
- Monitor hospitalized patients receiving medications, IV fluids, and ongoing treatments.
- Maintain accurate patient information and communicate changes to the medical team.
- Support client education, admissions, discharges, and continuity of care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Disability and life insurance
- VetBloom continuing education
- Continuing Education and professional development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee pet benefits where eligible
- Career growth throughout VERC and Ethos Veterinary Health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
