Veterinary Assistant Surgery

VCA Family & Oahu Veterinary Specialty Center is adding an experienced Veterinary Assistant to our Specialty Surgery Team.

Compensation: $24 - $35 / hour

Location: 98-1254 Ka?ahumanu St, Pearl City, HI 96782

Schedule: FT

Why Join The VCA Family 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. Below are some of the many benefits of joining our team:

• 4 weeks of parental leave with 100% pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to Emotional Health support
• Health & wellbeing resources
• 401K with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• $750 annual Continuing Education allowance for licensed technicians
• Substantial employee pet discounts
• Scrub allowance
• Provide daily snacks and drinks
• 4-10 hour shifts

Ideal candidate:

* 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

Skills: Proficient and/or willing to learn

* 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.

Physical Requirements: 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.