
Veterinary Technician
Required skills
- patient restraint
- venipuncture
- IV catheter placement
- medication administration
- patient monitoring
- medication calculations
- fluid rates
- CRIs
- anesthesia monitoring
- sedation monitoring
Nice to have
- Emergency
- ICU
- Critical Care
- Specialty
- high-volume veterinary experience
- Veterinary Technician credentialing
Role summary
Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician for per diem shifts at their 24/7 Emergency & Specialty hospital in Honolulu. The role involves providing emergency and critical care, assisting veterinarians with diagnostics and procedures, administering medications, monitoring patients, and performing tasks like venipuncture and IV catheter placement. Credentialing is preferred but not required; experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong clinical skills are encouraged to apply. This flexible, as-needed position offers competitive hourly pay based on experience.
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Up to $32.00/hour DOE
Per Diem | Flexible, As-Needed Shifts
Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC) | Honolulu, HI
Looking to pick up additional veterinary shifts while keeping flexibility in your schedule?
Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii (VERC) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to support our 24/7 Emergency & Specialty hospital on a per diem basis.
Credentialing is preferred but not required. Experienced Veterinary Assistants with strong hands-on clinical skills are encouraged to apply.
What You Bring
- Two or more years of Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant experience in a progressive general practice, or at least one year in Emergency or Specialty medicine.
- Veterinary Technician credentialing preferred but not required.
- Strong hands-on skills including patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
- Confidence with medication calculations, fluid rates, and CRIs.
- Anesthesia and sedation monitoring experience.
- Emergency, ICU, Critical Care, Specialty, or high-volume veterinary experience preferred.
- Ability to remain calm, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced hospital environment.
In Your Day-to-Day, You Will
- Triage and provide nursing care for emergency and hospitalized patients.
- Assist veterinarians with patient assessments, stabilization, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
- Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, sample collection, and in-house diagnostics.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, and CRIs as directed.
- Assist with diagnostic imaging and emergency procedures.
- Prepare, monitor, and recover patients undergoing sedation and anesthesia.
- Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in patient condition.
- Collaborate with Emergency veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and Specialty teams.
Why Join VERC Hawaii
VERC is a 24/7 Emergency & Specialty veterinary hospital serving pets and families throughout Hawaii. Our team works with advanced Emergency and Specialty cases supported by an in-house laboratory, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and other advanced diagnostic capabilities.
This per diem opportunity is ideal for an experienced veterinary professional looking for schedule flexibility, additional clinical experience, or the opportunity to work in Emergency & Specialty medicine without committing to a full-time schedule.
Pay & Per Diem Schedule
- $20.00–$32.00/hour based on experience and skill set
- Per diem / casual employment
- Shifts scheduled as needed based on hospital needs and team member availability
Perks
- VetBloom continuing education and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and available wellness resources
- Employee pet benefits where eligible
- Opportunities to explore full-time positions and career advancement within VERC and Ethos Veterinary Health
Location Highlight
VERC is located in Honolulu and is accessible from Pearl City, Aiea, Waipahu, Mililani, Kapolei, Ewa Beach, Kailua, Kaneohe, Hawaii Kai, and surrounding Oahu 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 Technician, Emergency Veterinary Technician, ER Vet Tech, Specialty Veterinary Technician, or experienced Veterinary Assistant looking for flexible per diem work in Honolulu, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and pick up shifts with the Emergency & Specialty 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.
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