What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant position at Aloha Affordable Veterinary Services?
Who we are:
Aloha Affordable Veterinary Services is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time/Part-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
- Schedule: Monday-Friday
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; generous PTO; and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Aloha Affordable Veterinary Services is on the hunt for a veterinary technician/assistant to add to its fantastic team. We're 'That Practice' that you want to work at! We're a group of hardworking professionals who want to provide excellent care for our patients. Outside the hospital, we love to have fun helping our community doing outreach spay and neuter events. More than anything, we are genuine and proud to be ourselves inside the clinic too. We're looking to welcome others to join us in being their authentic selves and offer tons of awesome benefits to support a healthy and positive work environment, including:
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (30 hours/wk)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (20 hours/wk)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (20 hours/wk)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short-term and long-term disability, legal plan,
- and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (30 hours/wk)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (30 hours/wk)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Licensed Veterinary Technician OR - One (1) year of previous experience in animal care or in a clinic preferred
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Basic understanding of animal behavior and health care
- Passion for working with animals and their owners
- Interpersonal communication skills to communicate with owners and other veterinary staff
- Attention to detail to maintain accurate patient records
- Physical ability to restrain larger pets when necessary
- Able to sit or stand for a long period of time. Lift up to 50 lbs.
This job will entail a rotating 4-day work week at our Aiea, HI, location. We are open Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM. Enjoy an excellent work-life balance. Embrace working with rescue groups and animals in need from all around Oahu. Feel valued and supported with excellent pay and benefits, as well as occasional bonuses! Become part of an innovative, dynamic, fun-loving team!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Aloha Affordable Veterinary Services and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.