Veterinary Assistant

Maui Humane Society is an open-admissions animal shelter for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and other animals. We provide veterinary and routine care and help surrendered animals find a new home. We also provide humane law enforcement services, education and outreach, programs to retain pets in their families, and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. Our team is resilient, compassionate to animals, creative problem-solvers, and dedicated to do what it takes to get the job done. We're excited to welcome you as our next Vet Assistant / Tech. In this role you will conduct routine health examinations, assist veterinarians in surgical preparations, and provide vital medical support to the thousands of animals that get treatment in our shelter every year. To be successful in this role you'll need to have (minimum qualifications): Experience in professional animal handling Familiarity with animal diseases and behavior Experience in veterinary medicine support We'd love it if you already had (desired qualifications): Experience in shelter databases (PetPoint preferred) Experience in veterinary medicine databases Fear Free Certification Veterinarian Technician Certification / Licensing Experience in veterinary medicine in a shelter or ER environment What you can expect from us: Regular supportive feedback Career growth Training in animal welfare A comprehensive compensation package including: Medical benefits at no cost to you Dental & Vision benefits at low cost FSA 401K with match Student loan forgiveness eligibility Performance pay raises Maui Humane Society does perform a background check on all applicants receiving an offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Maui Humane Society