Veterinarian - Southern Campuses
About The Position
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a full-time veterinarian to support animals and the community through spay/neuter surgery, vaccine clinics, and providing care for homeless animals in our shelter. They will work with a team of veterinarians who practice a culture of mentorship, training, and support. The veterinarian reports to a supervising veterinarian and will either work at the Racine Campus or split their time between the Racine Campus and the Kenosha Campus, depending on experience and organizational needs. Veterinarians at WHS receive an AVMA membership and funding for liability insurance and continuing education (CE). WHS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin, founded in 1879. It operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis, and a wildlife rehabilitation center in Milwaukee. The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, low-cost veterinary resources, retail stores, volunteer programs, dog training classes, and more. WHS is an independent nonprofit, receives no general government funding, and is not part of any national umbrella group. The Wisconsin Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- DVM degree and license required
- Ability to partner with clients, staff, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds
- 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
- 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
- high volume spay/neuter or shelter medicine experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Performing high-volume, high-quality, safe spay/neuter surgeries for shelter and public animals
- Perform other surgeries as needed for shelter animals
- Ensuring safe, effective and efficient medical processes from check in to discharge, including follow up
- Vaccinating animals and providing quality medical screenings
- Monitoring the daily health of client and shelter animals
- Providing medical information to clients and answer questions as needed
- Develop and implement treatment plans as needed for animals in shelter and foster
- Train and support any WHS team members in all aspects of patient care and efficient/safe clinic practices, while maintaining a professional and positive approach
- All 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
- 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
- Allowance available for maintaining licensure, professional memberships, continuing education and liability insurance
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
