NOW HIRING: Veterinary Assistant (Animal Health Care Assistant)
Full-Time | Must be ready to work hard, care deeply, and deal with a little chaos

Let’s not sugarcoat this:
Veterinary medicine is hard. The days are long, the work is demanding emotionally and physically, and it’s not always pretty. But for the right person—someone with grit, heart, and a strong work ethic—this job is incredibly rewarding.

We’re looking for someone who shows up, has a good attitude, and wants to be here—even when it’s hard. Someone who takes ownership, jumps into the day’s challenges, and finds solutions instead of excuses. You don’t have to know everything—we’re happy to train the right person—but you do need to care and stay engaged.

We want someone who:

Takes initiative and doesn’t sit around waiting to be told what to do
Tackles problems head-on and follows through
Is dependable, honest, and professional—even when the work is messy
Understands that this job is not just cuddling puppies
Wants to be involved, not just clock in and coast
Can work well under pressure, communicate clearly, and stay focused
Brings a positive, team-centered mindset—even when the team is tired and the day is nuts

Job details:

Full-time (4-day workweek)
Rotating on-call shifts (evenings/weekends for hospitalized/emergency patients)
Rotating Saturday shifts
Work hours typically 7am–6pm-ish (real vet med isn’t a 9–5 gig)
Tasks include patient handling, cleaning, labwork, surgical assistance, radiology, client communication, and more—you will not be bored

Bonus points if you:

Have previous vet assistant or tech experience or know how to draw blood, place catheters, take X-rays, or monitor anesthesia.
Are great with people (clients AND coworkers)
Don’t panic in a crisis
Can find things to do without being micromanaged

We offer:

Medical, vision, and Prescription insurance
PTO
401k with match & profit sharing (after 1 year)
Scrub allowance
Employee pet discounts
A fast-paced, hands-on learning environment with real opportunities to grow your skills

Do NOT apply if you:

Hate being busy
Avoid responsibility
Think your phone and social media is more important than your patients
Plan to bounce after a few weeks because you want to "try out working at a vet clinic" because you've always loved animals
Need constant reminders to clean up after yourself

TO APPLY:
Send us a resume and an introduction letter about you and about why you want this job - don’t send us a generic cover letter—you’re better than that. You don’t have to be perfect—we’re not—but we are looking for someone who gives their best, cares about the work, is committed to this profession, and wants to get better every day.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

Kailua Kona, HI (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Kailua Kona, HI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Kona Veterinary Service

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