Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC) | Honolulu, HI
Full-Time | 4/10 hr shifts Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
Up to $24.00/hr DOE

VERC is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our Internal Medicine team in Honolulu.

This role is ideal for a Vet Assistant who enjoys diagnostics, complex medical cases, hospitalized patient care, and working closely with a Specialty team. You'll support Internal Medicine patients through advanced diagnostics and procedures while building skills in endoscopy, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and Specialty veterinary nursing.

What You Bring

• Previous hands-on Veterinary Assistant, Vet Tech, or veterinary clinical experience.
• Experience with venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
• Strong animal handling and restraint skills.
• Experience caring for hospitalized patients and patients receiving IV fluids.
• Anesthesia or sedation monitoring experience preferred.
• Internal Medicine, Specialty, ER/ECC, ICU, Critical Care, or high-volume general practice experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and attention to detail.
• Interest in advanced diagnostics and Specialty Veterinary Medicine.

Veterinary Technician or RVT credentialing is welcome but not required for this Veterinary Assistant position.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will

• Assist the Internal Medicine team with appointments, diagnostics, treatments, and hospitalized patient care.
• Perform venipuncture, sample collection, IV catheter placement, and other technical tasks within your training and permitted scope.
• Support blood, urine, and other diagnostic sample collection and processing.
• Prepare patients and equipment for ultrasound, radiographs, CT, endoscopy, and other advanced diagnostics.
• Assist with anesthesia and sedation preparation, monitoring, and patient recovery.
• Support endoscopy procedures with attendant preparatory
• Monitor hospitalized patients receiving medications, IV fluids, and ongoing treatments.
• Maintain accurate patient information and communicate changes to the medical team.
• Support client education, admissions, discharges, and continuity of care.

Why Internal Medicine at VERC

Internal Medicine gives you the opportunity to work through complex cases where diagnostics, critical thinking, and detailed patient care come together.

At VERC, you'll gain exposure to advanced Specialty Medicine, endoscopy, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, hospitalized patient care, and complex disease management while learning alongside experienced veterinary professionals.

Benefits & Professional Growth

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Disability and life insurance
• VetBloom continuing education
• Continuing Education and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee pet benefits where eligible
• Career growth throughout VERC and Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

VERC is located in Honolulu and welcomes veterinary professionals from throughout Oahu, including Pearl City, Aiea, Waipahu, Mililani, Kapolei, Ewa Beach, Kailua, Kaneohe, Hawaii Kai, and surrounding communities.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is a network of Specialty and Emergency veterinary hospitals committed to advancing veterinary medicine through exceptional patient care, collaboration, education, and innovation.

Join Us

If you're an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Vet Tech interested in Internal Medicine, Specialty Medicine, diagnostics, endoscopy, anesthesia, ICU, or advanced patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join the Internal Medicine team at VERC Hawaii.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.