Looking for an exciting career growth opportunity? The Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus is seeking a reliable, professional, compassionate, and well-organized individual to join the Veterinary Support team as a part-time Veterinary Assistant working 20 hours per week.
Apply today, you'll be happy you did!
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Providing surgery prep and post-operative care
Correctly and efficiently executing treatments, diagnostics, and medication under the direction of a veterinarian.
Maintaining detailed and accurate medical records in our animal management software
Assisting with movement of patients, recovery of patients, and general surgery flow
Performing basic lab work
Facilitating foster appointments under the direction of shelter veterinarians
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
Qualifications
Must be able to routinely carry 25lbs and up to 50lbs
This position requires standing, stooping, bending, and lifting for several hours at a time
Euthanasia by injection certified or able to complete the course during the next offering
Must be committed to WHS’s organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness, innovation, professionalism, equality, and positive approach
Benefits
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.
Come see why over 280 staff call one of WHS’s 7 locations home! You’ll be happy you did!
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Wisconsin Humane Society believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
WHS’s success depends on engaging qualified people regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
The Wisconsin Humane Society is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin.
Founded in 1879, WHS operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis.
The organization offers adoption services, youth and outreach programs, veterinary resources for the community, retail stores, volunteer programs, and dog training classes.
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.
WHS maintains a four-star rating from Charity Navigator.
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