Veterinary Assistant - Spay/Neuter Clinic

Description

Are you looking to make a difference for people and their pets?  Are you detail-oriented and enjoy a fast pace?  Look no further!  The Spay/Neuter Clinic at the Wisconsin Humane Society is looking for a part-time or full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team in providing affordable, high-quality veterinary services to the public.  This is a unique opportunity to develop or hone your surgical support skills while working alongside veterinary professionals and a management team dedicated to supporting your growth, development, and well-being. While this is primarily a weekday schedule, flexible availability for an occasional Saturday shift is desired to support our community vaccine clinics.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Surgical prep of canine and feline patients while ensuring safety and sterility
• Assist with patient movement, monitor vitals under anesthesia, intubation, extubation, and post-operative care
• Clean and maintain equipment, surgical quarters and animal areas as needed
• Ensure prompt and accurate paperwork procedures are followed
• Participate in public vaccine clinics
• Provide excellent customer service during check-in and out procedures, during scheduling and when responding to client inquiries
• Commit to a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with all clients, co-workers, and volunteers
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Animal handling experience in a veterinary clinic or shelter setting with a commitment to fear free handling preferred
• Availability weekdays from 730am-530pm required
• Must be able to routinely carry 25lbs and up to 50lbs
• Must be committed to WHS’s organizational values of compassion, respect, kindness, innovation, professionalism, equity, and positive approach

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)

• Aflac supplemental benefit

• 403(b) retirement plan with company match

• Paid family Leave

Time off including:

• Vacation

• Paid time off (PTO)

• 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.

Come see why over 300 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 (WHS) is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1879 and operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Kenosha and Brown Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services, educational programming, and veterinary resources for animals from low-income households, retail stores, volunteer programs, and dog training classes. The Milwaukee shelter also houses the states busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group.

Salary : $14 - $16