Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technician - Ozaukee Campus

Wisconsin Humane Society•Saukville, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wisconsin Humane Society is hiring full-time Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technicians at its Ozaukee Campus. In this role, you will work alongside veterinary professionals, behavior experts, and administrative staff to care for animals and provide services to the community. The position supports the Society’s same-day adoption process and welcomes animals arriving through owner surrenders, stray intake, transfers from other organizations, and end-of-life services. Medical treatments are administered under veterinary direction, and accurate records are maintained in animal management software.

Requirements

Demonstrated alignment with the organization’s mission, people-centered philosophy, and values of compassion, respect, kindness, innovation, professionalism, equity, and a positive approach.
Ability to navigate the emotional aspects of animal welfare work.
Availability to work some evenings, a weekend shift, and a rotating holiday.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
Ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior animal care experience.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide animals with food, water, enrichment, and other essential daily needs.
Help animals find new homes through the same-day adoption process.
Use a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with clients, callers, and coworkers.
Maintain clean animal housing according to established cleaning guidelines.
Welcome new arrivals through 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 animal management software.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid time off, including vacation, wellness, and holiday time.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with company match for full-time staff; a 403(b) retirement plan is also listed among benefits for all staff.
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.
Mental health and counseling support through an Employee Assistance Program with six free counseling sessions per year for employees and members of their household.
Limited low-cost wellness and veterinary care services for staff members’ animals.
Discounts on adoption fees, training classes, youth programs, retail, and events.
Student loan support: WHS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.