Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technician - Racine Campus
About The Position
How you’ll impact our mission: The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Racine Campus is looking for part-time Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technicians (AC/ACT). As an AC/ACT at WHS, you will learn from and work alongside veterinary professionals, behavior experts, and a dedicated administrative team while providing care to animals and offering valuable services to the community. 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 animals with food, water, enrichment, and other essential daily needs Help animals find new homes via our same-day adoption process Commit to a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with all clients, callers, and coworkers Maintain clean animal housing following our high-standard cleaning guidelines Welcome new arrivals via 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 our animal management software Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Demonstrated alignment with our mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approach
- Ability to navigate emotional aspects of animal welfare work
- Availability to work some evenings, a weekend shift, and a rotating holiday
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior animal care experience is a plus
- Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Provide animals with food, water, enrichment, and other essential daily needs
- Help animals find new homes via our same-day adoption process
- Commit to a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with all clients, callers, and coworkers
- Maintain clean animal housing following our high-standard cleaning guidelines
- Welcome new arrivals via 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 our animal management software
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
