Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technician - Ozaukee Campus

Wihumane; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking nonprofit organization is seeking dedicated Adoption Counselors/Animal Care Technicians to join their team. This rewarding role involves providing essential care to animals and supporting their adoption process while working alongside veterinary professionals. You will engage in various tasks including maintaining animal housing, administering medical treatments, and ensuring a welcoming environment for clients. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of animals and the community while enjoying a supportive work atmosphere. If you are passionate about animal welfare and looking for a fulfilling career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Adoption Fees

Discounts on Classes

Event Discounts

Limited Veterinary Care Services

Qualifications

• Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Prior animal care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for animals including food and water.
• Help animals find new homes through same-day adoption.
• Maintain clean housing for animals.

Skills

Animal Care

Communication Skills

Physical Stamina

Bilingual Communication

Education

None

Tools

Animal Management Software

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Ozaukee Campus - Saukville, WI

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $13.75 Hourly

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Are you looking for a highly rewarding career with great benefits and opportunities for growth? The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Ozaukee Campus is looking for full-time and part-time Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technicians (AC-ACT). As an AC-ACT at WHS, you will learn from and work alongside veterinary professionals, behavior experts, and a dedicated administrative team while providing care to animals and offering valuable services to the community. If you’re looking for the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of thousands of animals and people while working alongside a committed, passionate, fun, and supportive team, apply today!

Position Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Provide animals with food, water, enrichment, and other essential daily needs
• Help animals find new homes via our same-day adoption process
• Commit to a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with all clients, callers, and coworkers
• Maintain clean animal housing following our high-standard cleaning guidelines
• Welcome new arrivals via owner surrenders, stray intake, transfers from other organizations, and end-of-life services
• Administer medical treatments under the direction of a veterinarian
• Maintain detailed and accurate records in our animal management software
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Availability to work some evenings, a weekend shift, and a rotating holiday
• Able to successfully meet the physical demands of the job, which include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Must be able to routinely lift and carry 25lbs to 50 lbs.
• Must be committed to our organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness, innovation, professionalism, equity, and positive approach
• Prior animal care experience is a plus
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

Benefits

Full-time Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Group term life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending plans
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Sun Life supplemental benefit
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Paid family Leave
• WHS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Help Tool | Federal Student Aid

Time off including:

• Vacation
• Wellness
• Holiday

Full-time and part-time staff are eligible for the following benefits:

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 30% off adoption fees
• 30% off manners classes and behavior consultations
• 20% off youth programs
• Event discounts
• Animal Antics retail discounts
• Limited wellness/veterinary care services for companion animals

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please complete the Apply Now section at the top of this job page to begin your online employment application. Only applications submitted through our online application system may be considered. Please know that it is our policy to reply to each and every application received once we have a status update.

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About us

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1879 and operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, low-cost veterinary resources, retail stores, volunteer programs, dog training classes, and much more. The Milwaukee shelter also houses the state’s busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group.

The Wisconsin Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer.