Ali'i Animal Hospital is Hiring a Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Assistant!
Position Details
- Role: Licensed Veterinary Technician or experienced Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience and licensure
- Schedule: Flexible 4-day work week with rotating weekend shifts. No nights or holiday hours!
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Are you passionate about helping pets live their best lives and supporting the people who love them?
At Ali’i Animal, we provide the highest level of care for our patients and clients — and we’re looking for experienced veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians who share that same commitment to compassionate, high-quality medicine.
With two hospitals (Kaka’ako and Kailua) and clinics in Kaneohe and Kahala, our team works together as one cohesive ‘ohana, supporting each other and our communities across Oahu. We strive to cultivate a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie, professional growth, and continuous learning.
Why Our Veterinary Technicians and Assistants Love Ali'i Animal Hospital
- A welcoming, inclusive ‘ohana that celebrates diversity and individuality
- 4-day work weeks and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Opportunities to work alongside a board-certified veterinary surgeon and Hawaii’s only board-certified veterinary cardiologist
- Mentoring and support to help you grow and advance your career — the more you know, the better we all are!
- Access to advanced services such as exotic medicine, anesthesia, dentistry, cardiology, surgery, and laser therapy
- A positive culture built on teamwork, open communication, and learning every day
- Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways
What Our Veterinary Technicians and Assistants Bring
- Experience as a veterinary assistant or licensed veterinary technician (RVT/LVT/CVT preferred)
- A passion for animals and dedication to providing the highest standard of care
- A positive, supportive attitude and excellent communication skills
- Confidence to take initiative and ownership of daily responsibilities
- Commitment to teamwork, respect, and ongoing learning
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for expanding your professional skills
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
What You’ll Do
- Provide compassionate, high-quality care to every patient and client
- Practice Fear-Free and low-stress handling to ensure patient comfort and safety
- Assist veterinarians with exams, surgery, dentistry, radiology, and specialty procedures
- Anticipate the needs of the DVM team to promote efficiency and teamwork
- Maintain accurate medical records and uphold hospital standards of cleanliness and organization
- Share your knowledge and encourage the growth of others through collaboration and mentorship
- Broaden your skill set by exploring new techniques, technologies, and services
- Communicate with warmth, clarity, and confidence
The Extras You’ll Actually Feel
- Flexibility that supports real work–life balance
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
- Mentoring, growth, and frequent “thanks” — plus coffee runs, ice-cream breaks, and lunch on us
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (30+ hours/wk)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (20+ hours/wk)
- Referral Bonus Program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (20+ hours/wk)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short-term and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (30+ hours/wk)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- State license reimbursement (20+ hours/wk)
- VTNE exam fee reimbursement (20+ hours/wk)
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays (30+ hours/wk)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
At Ali’i Animal, our ‘ohana puts people first. We believe in teamwork, communication, and a positive atmosphere that allows everyone to thrive — personally and professionally.
Think you’re the Veterinary Technician or Assistant we’ve been dreaming of? Awesome! Join our team and see the difference we can make in the lives of our people and our patients.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Ali'i Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
