Shelter Lead Veterinary Assistant / Technician

Job overview

The Shelter Lead Veterinary Assistant / Technician role is onsite in Wailuku, HI. Pay is $25.00–$33.00 per hour. The role supports Maui Humane Society’s Veterinary Department at an open-admissions animal shelter that provides veterinary and routine care and helps animals find homes. The lead oversees medical care for shelter animals and guides the team through rounds, treatment, diagnostics, and disease and isolation management. The role also coordinates with the Surgery Lead on spay/neuter and other needed surgeries, supporting animal health and shelter operations.

What you'll do

• Oversee medical care for shelter animals
• lead rounds, treatment, diagnostics, and disease and isolation management
• coordinate with the Surgery Lead on spay/neuter and other needed surgeries.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

shelter lead veterinary assistant

veterinary technician

maui humane society

wailuku hi

animal shelter

veterinary department

small animal medicine

surgery coordination

animal care

hourly pay $25-$33

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical benefits at no cost to the employee
• dental and vision benefits at low cost
• FSA
• 401(k) match
• student loan forgiveness eligibility
• performance pay raises.

Why this role

Shelter veterinary role serving cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and other animals; veterinary technician certification or licensing is desired.

About the employer

Maui Humane Society is hiring for this role. Industry: Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services. Sector: 81.