Veterinary Assistant

Job overview

The Veterinary Assistant role is onsite in Wailuku, HI, with compensation of $21–$28 per hour. Maui Humane Society provides shelter, veterinary and routine care, humane law enforcement, education, and outreach for animals and the community. The assistant supports veterinary examinations, surgical preparation, and medical care for animals receiving treatment at the shelter. This work contributes to animal welfare and helps surrendered animals receive care and find homes.

What you'll do

• Conduct routine animal health examinations
• assist veterinarians with surgical preparations
• provide medical support to animals receiving shelter treatment
• use professional animal-handling skills and veterinary medicine support experience.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinary assistant

wailuku hi

maui humane society

full-time

$21–$28/hr

animal shelter

veterinary support

animal handling

routine examinations

surgical preparation

animal welfare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical benefits at no cost, dental and vision benefits at low cost, FSA, 401(k) with match, student loan forgiveness eligibility, performance pay raises, training, and career growth.

Why this role

Professional animal-handling experience, familiarity with animal diseases and behavior, and veterinary medicine support experience are minimum qualifications; shelter database, Fear Free, and veterinary technician credentials are desired.

About the employer

Maui Humane Society is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.