Veterinary Assistant - Kenosha Campus

Wisconsin Humane Society; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Low-cost wellness and veterinary care

Discounts on adoption fees, training,

PSLF qualified employer

Job summary

The Wisconsin Humane Society is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant for its Kenosha Campus to provide hands-on animal care and support shelter veterinarians. The role reports to the Assistant Shelter Operations Manager - Veterinary Support and offers a meaningful opportunity to impact animals and people.

Key duties include surgery prep and post-operative care, administering treatments, supporting diagnostics, assisting with euthanasia when appropriate, keeping detailed medical records,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated alignment with WHS mission and values: compassion, respect, kindness, innovation, professionalism, equity.
• Ability to navigate emotional aspects of animal welfare work
• Must be able to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Euthanasia by injection certified or able to complete the course during the next offering
• Experience in veterinary field a plus

Responsibilities

• Providing surgery prep and post-operative care and assisting with movements and recovery.
• Assisting with treatments, diagnostics, and medications under the direction of shelter veterinarians.
• Assisting and performing euthanasia services for shelter and owned animals as needed.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate medical records in the animal management software.
• Perform basic lab work.
• Facilitating foster appointments and assisting veterinarians with appointments and procedures.
• Vaccinating animals in accordance with organizational protocols.
• Maintaining and cleaning surgical equipment.
• Responding to internal and external client inquiries as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Emotional resilience in animal welfare

Physical stamina (lift up to 50 pounds

Euthanasia by injection certified

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Kenosha Campus - Kenosha, WI 53142, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $15.50 - $17.25 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day Shifts: Monday-Friday, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a Veterinary Assistant at our Kenosha Campus to join our dedicated team. As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play a hands-on role in providing care to animals, making a difference in the lives of both animals and the people who love them. The Veterinary Assistant reports to the Assistant Shelter Operations Manager - Veterinary Support. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people while working alongside a supportive team,

Key accountabilities:

• Providing surgery prep and post-operative care in addition to assisting with movements of patients, recovery of patients, and general surgery flow.
• Correctly and efficiently executing treatments, diagnostics, and medication under the direction of shelter veterinarians.
• Assisting and performing euthanasia services for shelter and owned animals at a veterinarian's discretion.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate medical records in our animal management software.
• Perform basic lab work.
• Facilitating foster appointments under the direction of shelter veterinarians and assisting veterinarians with appointments and procedures.
• Vaccinating animals in accordance with organizational protocols.
• Maintaining and cleaning surgical equipment.
• Responding to internal and external client inquires as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated alignment with our mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approach
• Ability to navigate emotional aspects of animal welfare work
• 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 up to 50 pounds.
• Euthanasia by injection certified or able to complete the course during the next offering.
• Experience in veterinary field a plus.

Hiring Range: $15.50 - $17.25

Benefits for all staff include:

• 403(b) retirement plan
• Mental health and counseling support: all employees and members of their household have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with six free counseling sessions per year
• Limited low-cost wellness and veterinary care services for staff members’ animals
• Discounts on adoption fees, training classes, youth programs, retail and events
• Support for student loans: WHS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.

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 and a wildlife rehabilitation center in Milwaukee. The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, low-cost veterinary resources, retail stores, volunteer programs, dog training classes, and much more. 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.

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