Veterinary Animal Care & Enrichment Specialist

Maui Humane Society is an open-admissions animal shelter for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and other animals. We provide veterinary and routine care and help surrendered animals find a new home. We also provide humane law enforcement services, education and outreach, programs to retain pets in their families, and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries. Our team is resilient, compassionate to animals, creative problem-solvers, and dedicated to do what it takes to get the job done. We're excited to welcome you as our next Veterinary Animal Care & Enrichment Specialist. In this role you will support the routine medical needs and document animal health records for the thousands of animals that get treatment in our shelter every year.What you'll be doing (with a team and training):Assisting with routine and minor health examinationsTransporting animals throughout the shelterFacilitating intake assessmentsProviding medications and other minor medical supportProviding routine care (cleaning, food and water, exercise) for hospital patientsTo be successful in this role you'll need to have (minimum qualifications):Experience in professional animal handlingFamiliarity with animal diseases and behaviorExperience in veterinary medicine support We'd love it if you already had (desired qualifications):Experience in shelter databases (PetPoint preferred)Experience in veterinary medicine databasesFear Free CertificationExperience as a veterinary assistantExperience in veterinary medicine in a shelter or ER environmentWhat you can expect from us:Regular supportive feedbackCareer growthTraining in animal welfareA comprehensive compensation package including:Medical benefits at no cost to you Dental & Vision benefits at low costFSA401K with matchStudent loan forgiveness eligibilityPerformance pay raises

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