VCA Kaneohe Animal Hospital is seeking Experienced (non-registered) Veterinary Assistant(s) with a minimum of 3 years experience, to join our team!

We are specifically looking for **Full-Time support; Shifts range throughout the week, fulfill a forty (40) hour work week on days that are based on the needs of the hospital.**

**Closing (730p) and weekend availability is a requirement.**

**This position pays $18.00 - $24.00 per hour, dependent on experience, longevity, education, certification, etc.**

**Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!**

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality veterinary medicine and patient carewith the desire and ambitious work ethic to make them happen. Advancement within your career is our on-going commitment to you!

Emphasis on team approach to client service between receptionist, technical and veterinary staff. Compassionate care for all patients is a must. In this position you will be supporting our Doctors by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients during their care. Essential responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

**Perform more complex patient care including, but not limited to medication administration (SQ, IV, oral, topical, IM); Nutrition recommendations.**

**Communicate with team and with clients (including client education without supervision)**

**Monitor anesthesia patient trends, recognizing abnormal values, and extubating patients.**

**Safely and responsibly position pets for diagnostic imaging and obtaining diagnostic-quality images. Having and following Hands Free practice is our ultimate practice and goal for most if not all pets.**

**Perform professional dental cleanings under supervision.**

**Fill prescriptions including controlled substances based on state regulations.**

**Perform laboratory work including broader knowledge of tests and abnormal cells, in-house cytology, and sending out special-order tests.**

**Provide veterinary assistant appointments for clients (as applicable).**

**Mentor and help develop other Associates.**

**Other responsibilities as assigned, such as participating in the development of other Associates and responding to emergencies under direction of a veterinarian or other designed mentors.**

**Venipuncture and catheter placement**

**Computer data entry and maintaining electronic medical records**

**Presenting patient History and signalment to our doctors**

**Cleaning and caring for hospitalized patients**

**Some phone, client e-mails, and fax management**

Ready to be part of a team? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Among the reasons to consider joining VCA Kaneohe:

We create and support an inclusive 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 the VCA team!

Leadership opportunities

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

WOOF University, offering abundant of training in a variety of topics

Generous employee pet care discounts

Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.

**If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find Jobs.**

**Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!**

**The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)**

**We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at** **vcacareers.com**

**If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.**

**Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!**

**The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)**

**We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at** **vcacareers.com**