Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•Pearl City, HI

1d•$18 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

VCA Family & Oahu Veterinary Specialty Center is a 24 hour hybrid hospital in BEAUTIFUL Hawai’i!! We have an AMAZING openings for a Veterinary Assistant with our General Practice Team! We are passionate about supporting veterinary professionals and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Requirements

2 years’ experience in a veterinary hospital setting
Full-time with flexible availability.
Able to multi-tasking in a busy environment
Able to provide excellent client service
Passionate about patient care
Team oriented
Dependable attendance is required.
Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-10 hour day.

Responsibilities

IV catheter placement and venipuncture
Anesthesia monitoring and recover
Set up and assist with procedures
Appointment management: obtain histories, medical record keeping, invoice and patient discharge, prepare and dispense prescriptions, and educate clients.