Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technician - Kenosha Campus

Wisconsin Humane Society•Kenosha, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring part-time or full-time Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technicians at its Kenosha Campus. In this role, you will work with veterinary professionals, behavior experts, and administrative staff to care for animals and provide services to the community. The position combines daily animal care with helping animals find homes through the same-day adoption process and supporting clients and coworkers with a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach. WHS is an independent nonprofit and the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. Founded in 1879, it operates shelters across Wisconsin and provides adoption services, youth programs, low-cost veterinary resources, retail stores, volunteer programs, dog training classes, and other services. The Wisconsin Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Demonstrated alignment with WHS’s mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values: compassion, respect and 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.
Offer clients, callers, and coworkers a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach.
Maintain clean animal housing according to high-standard cleaning guidelines.
Welcome new arrivals, including owner surrenders, strays, transfers from other organizations, and animals receiving 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

Full-time staff receive paid time off, including vacation, wellness, and holiday time.
Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time staff.
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 for full-time staff.
Group term and voluntary life insurance for full-time staff.
Short-term and long-term disability for full-time staff.
Flexible spending plans and a health savings account (HSA) for full-time staff.
Supplemental benefits to cover unexpected expenses for full-time staff.
Mental health and counseling support through the Employee Assistance Program, including 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.
Support for student loans; WHS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.