Veterinary Assistant - Shift - Halawa, Oahu

Recruitment Number 26-0405

This position is with the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity, Animal Industry Division.

Salary: $4,054 to $5,133 per month (SR-14, Step C to I)

Note:

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

Shift Work: Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Perform a variety of para‑professional and technical veterinary work in support of a professional veterinarian in attending to the health needs of the animals at the Animal Quarantine Station; administer drugs and medication to animals in accordance with instructions and in conformance with prescriptions and schedules; observe and record observations made of animals and reports unusual physical or behavioral conditions or changes in health of the animals to the veterinarian, and provide care for animals in the absence of the veterinarian;

perform veterinary laboratory procedures and other related duties as assigned.

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Graduation from high school with satisfactory completion of courses demonstrating knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) OR experience which demonstrated knowledge of correct English grammar and usage; the ability to read, comprehend and apply written instructions; a high degree of verbal skill; and the ability to perform basic arithmetical computations. This experience may have been met from part‑time and/or unpaid work.

There must, however, be evidence that participation was on a continuous basis but not necessarily on a full‑time normal work basis.

THREE (3) years of responsible work experience in assisting a licensed veterinarian in the care, handling, observation and medical examination and treatment of domestic animals such as cats, dogs or small carnivores which included performing veterinary laboratory tests and procedures and husbandry of such animals.

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Applicants must be able to lift and carry items of various weights with or without reasonable accommodation.

Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

In accordance with Federal regulations, persons who are being considered for employment in positions which require unescorted access to secured areas at the airport must undergo a pre‑employment fingerprint‑based criminal history record check. In order to be granted the SIDA clearance, prospective employees must not have been convicted, or found "not guilty by reason of insanity," of a disqualifying criminal offense within ten years from the date of the application.

Upon recommendation for hire, prospective employees will be required to successfully undergo the fingerprint‑based criminal history record check and be found free of disqualifying convictions during the preceding ten years. The cost for the records check will be the applicant's responsibility.

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