Veterinary Assistant jobs in Honolulu, HI

Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Emergency  Referral Center of Hawaii

Do you love animals? Would like the opportunity to work and help our furry friends?  We are hiring immediately for Veterinary Assistants to join our team! This is a great entry-level opportunity to kick start your career in the veterinary field. Experience is preferred but not required as we are willing to train the right individual that is passionate, professional and committed to providing exceptional and quality care to our patients.

Who we are:  Veterinary Emergency Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC) is an advanced 24-hour veterinary emergency and specialty hospital. Our dedicated board-certified specialists and highly-trained emergency professionals provide a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. Supported by our modern, state-of-the-art facility, we offer a full in-house laboratory, ultrasound, CT, MRI and electrochemotherapy.

At VERC, our mission is to provide the highest standard of emergency and specialty medicine, offering the most comprehensive and progressive patient care on the Hawaiian Islands.

About the Job: As a Veterinary Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Triaging incoming patients and managing clients throughout their visit.
• Partnering and assisting Veterinary Technicians in patient assessment, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Obtaining and processing laboratory samples such as blood, urine, free fluid, and fine needle aspirates. 
• Utilizing different modalities of imaging for patient assessment.
• Surgical assistance for minor (non-specialty) procedures.

• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues and clients
• Passion for providing the highest quality patient care.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, with the ability to deliver exceptional client service is expected.
• Compassionate, empathetic, dedicated, professional and reliable.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Veterinary Assistant is preferred, but not required. Training will be provided.
• Recent graduates with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology are encouraged to apply.
• Proven track record of reliable employment.
• This is an entry level position with the opportunity for growth and professional development in the Veterinary field.  

Benefits of Working at Veterinary Emergency Referral Center of Hawaii:
Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex-spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, uniforms, and a generous CE allowance.

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Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

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