Veterinary Assistant - Shift Work - Halawa, Oahu

State of Hawai'i • Island of Oahu, HI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Assistant performs paraprofessional and technical veterinary work supporting a professional veterinarian caring for animals at the Animal Quarantine Station. The role administers drugs and medication according to instructions, prescriptions, and schedules; observes and records animals’ condition; reports unusual physical or behavioral conditions and changes in health to the veterinarian; and provides animal care when the veterinarian is absent. The position also performs veterinary laboratory procedures and related duties as assigned.

This position is with the State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Animal Industry Division, in Halawa, Oahu. Employees must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Hiring rates depend on funding availability, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Requirements

• Meet the State of Hawaii’s legal authorization to work requirement: be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident alien, or otherwise eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Meet the basic education/experience requirement through high school graduation with satisfactory completion of courses demonstrating English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic, or qualifying experience demonstrating English usage, comprehension and application of written instructions, verbal skills, and basic arithmetic ability.
• Have three years of responsible work experience assisting a licensed veterinarian with the care, handling, observation, medical examination, and treatment of domestic animals such as cats, dogs, or small carnivores. The experience must include veterinary laboratory tests and procedures and animal husbandry.
• Possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Be able to lift and carry items of various weights, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Successfully pass the required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and meet federal requirements for SIDA clearance if recommended for hire for the position’s secured-area access.
• Be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support a professional veterinarian in attending to the health needs of animals at the Animal Quarantine Station.
• Administer drugs and medication to animals in accordance with instructions, prescriptions, and schedules.
• Observe and record animals’ conditions and report unusual physical or behavioral conditions or changes in health to the veterinarian.
• Provide care for animals in the veterinarian’s absence.
• Perform veterinary laboratory procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program information is provided; eligibility depends on program requirements and qualifying employment and payments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED