Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
IV
Island Veterinary Center, LLC
Veterinary Assistant
Career Insights for Veterinary Assistant
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Hawaii data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$39,134 / year median in Hawaii
+34% projected growth
Job Description
Island Veterinary Center is seeking an experienced, dependable Veterinary Assistant who is passionate about pets and committed to provide high-quality care. This is a hands-on position requiring prior experience with safely handling and restraining companion animals in a veterinary setting. Responsibilities >Safely and effectively handling and restraining dogs and cats for examinations, vaccinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments. >Assisting veterinarian and veterinarian technicians during patient examinations and procedures. > Obtaining and accurately recording patient histories, weights, temperatures, and other information. > Preparing examination and treatment areas for appointments and procedures. > Being familiar with commonly used companion animal vaccines, medications, preventives, and treatments. > Preparing vaccines, medications, supplies, and equipment as directed. > Assisting with the collection and processing of blood, urine, fecal, and other diagnostic samples. > Helping to prepare patients and equipment for radiographs, surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments. > Monitoring patients and promptly reporting changes in their condition to the veterinarian or veterinary technician. > Cleaning and disinfecting exmaination rooms, treatment areas kennels, instruments, and equipment. > Maintaining accurate medical records. > Following established safety and infection control procedures. > Communicating professionally and compassionately with clients and coworkers. > Assisting with stocking supplies, laundry, cleaning, and other duties necessary for the efficient operation of the clinic. Required Qualifications > Previous experience working as a veterinary assistant (two years). > Demonstrated ability to safely and confidently restrain dogs and cats of different sizes and temperaments. > Familiarity with vaccines, preventive products, medications, and treatments commonly used with companion animals. > Ability to recognize signs of fear, pain, stress, aggression, or medical distress in pets. > Ability to lift and carry approximately 40-50 pounds independently and safely, with or without reasonable accommodation. > Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, and remain physically active throughout the workday. > Strong attention to detail and ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately. > Dependable, punctual, and willing to assist wherever needed. > Ability to remain calm and organized in a busy, fast-paced clinical environment. > Professional communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude. >Familiarity with electronic veterinary practice management systems such as Avimark. > Experience with venipuncture, sample collection, laboratory testing, radiography, surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, dental procedures, or pharmacy duties desirable.