Veterinary Assistant - Spay/Neuter Clinic
About The Position
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to make a difference for people and animals at our Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The WHS Spay/Neuter Clinic makes spay/neuter accessible and performs thousands of surgeries each year. The clinic also partners with our Pets for Life program to provide free surgeries, making an impact not only for animals, but for the whole community. As a Veterinary Assistant at our Spay/Neuter Clinic, you will hone your surgical support skills while working alongside our fun and committed team of veterinarians and support staff, along with a management team dedicated to supporting your growth and development. The Vet Assistant reports to the Spay/Neuter Clinic Manager and works first shift. 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!
Requirements
- Availability weekdays from 730am-530pm required
- Ability 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.
- 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
- Animal handling experience in a veterinary clinic or shelter setting with a commitment to fear free handling preferred
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply
Responsibilities
- Efficiently prepare canine and feline patients for surgery while ensuring safety and sterility
- Assist with patient movement, monitor vitals under anesthesia, intubation and extubating, provide post-operative care
- Assist with patient exams, take medical history, prepare medications to go home with the patient, and provide medical diagnostics, vaccinations and treatments as needed.
- Clean and maintain equipment, surgical quarters and animal areas
- Participate in low-cost community vaccine clinics
- Ensure prompt and accurate paperwork procedures are followed
- Provide excellent customer service during admission and discharge procedures and when responding to client inquiries
- Commit to a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with all clients, co-workers, and volunteers
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
- 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
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
