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Maui Humane Society
Shelter Lead Vet Assistant / Tech
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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
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 new Shelter Lead in the Veterinary Department. In this role you will oversee medical care for animals in the shelter leading the team through rounds, treatment, diagnostics, and disease/isolation management. You'll partner with the Surgery Lead in coordinating shelter animals for spay/neuter and any other needed surgeries. To be successful in this role you'll need to have (minimum qualifications): Experience as a veterinary assistant / technician Background in small animal medicine and surgery Familiarity with animal diseases and behavior We'd love it if you already had (desired qualifications): Experience with shelter software (PetPoint) Open intake shelter or ER experience HQHVSN experience Fear Free Certification Veterinarian Technician Certification / Licensing Supervisory experience, experience in animal welfare highly desirable What you can expect from us: Regular supportive feedback Career growth A comprehensive compensation package including: Medical benefits at no cost to you Dental & Vision benefits at low cost