Veterinary Assistant - Racine Campus

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

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at the Wisconsin Humane Society as a Veterinary Assistant. You'll play a vital role in animal care by assisting veterinarians with surgeries, patient management, and record keeping, making a real difference in the lives of animals in need.

Benefits

Paid time off including vacation and holiday

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Mental health and counseling support

Discounts on adoption fees and training classes

Qualifications

• Experience in the veterinary field is a plus.
• Euthanasia by injection certified or willing to complete the course.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgery prep and post operative care.
• Assist with movements of patients and general surgery flow.
• Vaccinate animals in accordance with organizational protocols.

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Compassion

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Racine Campus - Mount Pleasant, WI

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $15.12 - $16.80 Hourly

Job Category: Veterinary Services

Description

How you’ll impact our mission:

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a full-timeVeterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team and be part of the lifesaving work we do every day. As a Veterinary Assistant at our shelter, you’ll play a hands-on role 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 at the Racine campus. 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, apply today!

Key accountabilities:

• Provide surgery prep and post operative care
• Assist with movements of patients, recovery of patients, and general surgery flow
• Correctly and efficiently execute treatments, diagnostics, and medication under the direction of shelter veterinarians
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records in our animal management software
• Perform basic lab work
• Facilitate foster appointments under the direction of shelter veterinarians
• Assist veterinarians with appointments and procedures
• Vaccinate animals in accordance with organizational protocols
• Maintain and clean surgical equipment
• Respond to internal and external client inquires
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience in veterinary field is a plus
• Demonstrated alignment with our mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approach.
• 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 willing to complete the course when offered

• Ability to navigate emotional aspects of animal welfare work.

Hiring range: $15.12-$16.80/hour

Benefits for our full-time staff include:

• Paid time off, including vacation, wellness, and holiday time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Paid family leave
• Group term and voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending plans
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental benefits to cover unexpected expenses

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.

Come see why over 280 staff call WHS home! You’ll be happy you did!

About us:

TheWisconsin 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.

Application instructions:

Click on“Apply Now”to beginyour online employment application. We will reach out to you via the e-mail you provided or by phone once we have an update on your application.

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