Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $22.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Day Shifts
Benefits
Vision
Medical
Dental
Paid Time Off
Retirement
Job Description
VCA Family & Oahu Veterinary Specialty Hospital is a distinguished veterinary facility located in Hawaii, known for its commitment to providing exceptional veterinary care and specialized services. As part of the renowned VCA network, this hospital blends advanced medical technology with compassionate care to serve the diverse needs of pets and their owners in the community. The hospital specializes in veterinary ophthalmology, offering expert treatment and diagnostics for eye-related conditions in animals. Dedicated to both pet health and client satisfaction, the hospital fosters a collaborative environment where veterinary professionals can thrive and develop their careers.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma
- previous experience or training/education in veterinary facility preferred
- dependability with attendance
- allergies to animals controllable through medication
- ability to lift 40 pounds
- willingness to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
- ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during minimum 8-hour day
- visual acuity to maintain records, recognize people, and understand written directions
- ability to speak and hear to give information in person and over phone
- fine motor skills adequate for hospital equipment use
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma
- previous experience or training/education working in a veterinary facility preferred
- excellent communication skills
- friendly and outgoing personality
- team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments
- ability to multitask in a busy office and collaborate with other specialty services
- proficient in restraint of geriatric patients and fragile eyes
- professional attitude and communication skills
- exceptional organizational and time management skills
- commitment to continuing education and training
- fear free certification highly recommended
Job Duties
- Assist doctor and other hospital staff by care and cleaning of patients and facilities including completing patient treatments
- assisting in surgery and all other animal care functions
- manage appointment days including obtaining patient histories, vitals, medical record keeping, patient invoicing, creating surgical/procedure estimates
- schedule procedures and rechecks
- manage surgical days including admitting patients, catheter placement, drug calculations, anesthesia care and monitoring
- surgical instrument care, OR and machine maintenance
- assist in nursing care of CCU/ophthalmology post-op surgery patients/hospitalized eye cases and discharge patients
- perform or assist with diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures including Schirmer tear testing, tonometry, ocular ultrasounds, electroretinogram testing, intraocular pressures, fluorescein stains
- use and maintain ophthalmology-specific instrumentation and equipment including phacoemulsification surgery equipment, surgical microscopes, ophthalmic lasers
- prepare, administer and dispense prescriptions, both topical eye meds and oral medication
- organize, clean, stock, and prepare treatment rooms for examination
- hold or restrain animals during examination or treatment
- handle holidays and on call hours based on hospital needs
- cross-train for front office receptionist duties including telephone and computer skills
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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