Veterinary Technician

Animal Care and Wellness CenterKula, HI
11d

About The Position

Animal Care and Wellness Center is an ever-growing, two-doctor small-animal practice seeking an outstanding, responsible individual to join our team – our ohana – as a full-time Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant. This is a hands-on technical role focused on patient care, anesthesia, dentistry, diagnostics, and medical support. Our ideal candidate is skilled, dependable, and passionate about high-quality veterinary medicine. We foster a culture of continuous learning and growth, so you should be eager to expand your technical abilities, support our doctors, and deliver exceptional patient care while contributing to a positive, professional environment. We are a family-oriented, full-service animal hospital, and we strive to maintain an upbeat, enthusiastic work atmosphere that centers around teamwork, technical excellence, and compassionate patient care.

Requirements

  • Strong technical ability: Proficiency in venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, radiology, laboratory procedures, and dentistry (appropriate to licensure and experience).
  • Clinical confidence: Ability to assist in surgery, perform treatments, and manage hospitalized cases efficiently.
  • Attention to detail: Accurate record keeping and careful monitoring of patients.
  • Team-oriented mindset: Ability to work closely with veterinarians and support staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Compassionate patient care: Gentle handling and a genuine love for animals.
  • Dependability: Reliable, punctual, and accountable.
  • Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
  • Current Veterinary Technician license (where applicable) or prior hands-on experience as a veterinary assistant in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

  • Assisting veterinarians with examinations, diagnostics, surgery, and treatment procedures.
  • Performing technical skills such as venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, radiographs, anesthesia induction and monitoring, and dental cleanings (based on licensure and experience).
  • Administering medications and treatments as directed.
  • Monitoring hospitalized and post-operative patients.
  • Maintaining accurate and thorough medical records.
  • Educating clients on treatment plans, medications, and post-operative care instructions.
  • Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe treatment and surgical area.
  • Assisting with inventory and supply management as needed.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition support
  • Referral bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
  • Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
  • Generous PTO
  • Employee discounts
  • Quarterly team bonuses
  • Continuing education allowance
  • State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
  • Uniform allowance
  • Six paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
  • Roth Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
  • 529 Savings Plan
  • Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
  • Referral bonus program
  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
  • Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off
  • Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
  • Pet discounts on services and products
  • Pet food discount program
  • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
  • State license reimbursement
  • VTNE exam fee reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Uniform allowance
  • Six paid holidays (full-time only)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount program
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