Veterinary Services Assistant I (VSA1)

JOB / POSITION TITLE : Veterinary Services Assistant I (VSAI)

STATUS : Non-exempt

LOCATION : Expectations to work at either Moiliili Campus, Honolulu, or Kosasa Family Campus, Ewa Beach, as needed.

PRIMARY PURPOSE : Provides assistance to Veterinary Services team members who perform assessment and healthcare of all animals, technical support for sterilization surgeries, medical treatment and humane euthanasia.

Reports To : Veterinary Services Manager

Supervises : Volunteers as needed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / FUNCTIONS :

• Veterinary Services Team Assistance . Assists Veterinary Staff with daily health and behavioral examinations. Assists Veterinary Staff in performing anesthesia, surgical preparation and monitoring of animals according to standard operating procedures. Assists Veterinary Staff in performing humane euthanasia of animals.
• Medical / Clinic Support. Prepares and administers medications including proper logging of activity. Cleans, disinfects and organizes surgery suite daily.
• Animal Care and Treatment. Treats all animals humanely and with compassion. Standard bathing, medically prescribed bathing treatments and basic grooming for animals as needed.

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The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.