Veterinary Assistant - Kenosha Campus

WISCONSIN HUMANE SOCIETY • Kenosha, WI

6d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Wisconsin Humane Society is hiring a part-time Veterinary Assistant at its Kenosha Campus. The role provides hands-on animal care and supports veterinary services for shelter and owned animals. The Veterinary Assistant reports to the Assistant Shelter Operations Manager – Veterinary Support. The position is scheduled for day shifts, Monday through Friday, with no travel required.

Requirements

• Demonstrated alignment with the organization’s mission, people-centered philosophy, and values of compassion, respect and kindness, innovation, professionalism, equity, and a positive approach.
• Ability to navigate the emotional aspects of animal welfare work.
• 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.
• Euthanasia by injection certification, or ability to complete the course during its next offering.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the veterinary field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery and provide post-operative care; assist with patient movement, recovery, and general surgery flow.
• Carry out treatments, diagnostics, and medication administration accurately and efficiently under the direction of shelter veterinarians.
• Assist with and perform euthanasia services for shelter and owned animals at a veterinarian’s discretion.
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records in the animal management software.
• Perform basic laboratory work.
• Facilitate foster appointments under the direction of shelter veterinarians and assist veterinarians with appointments and procedures.
• Vaccinate animals in accordance with organizational protocols.
• Maintain and clean surgical equipment.
• Respond to internal and external client inquiries as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members, including 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.
• Student loan support through employment with a Public Service Loan Forgiveness-qualified employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed