Veterinary Assistant - Kenosha Campus

Wisconsin Humane Society • Kenosha, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wisconsin Humane Society is hiring a Veterinary Assistant at its Kenosha Campus. The role provides hands-on care to animals and supports veterinary services for shelter and owned animals. The Veterinary Assistant reports to the Assistant Shelter Operations Manager – Veterinary Support.

The position supports surgery preparation and recovery, carries out treatments and diagnostics under veterinary direction, maintains medical records, performs basic laboratory work, assists with appointments and procedures, and helps maintain surgical equipment. The role also involves euthanasia services at a veterinarian’s discretion and responding to internal and external inquiries.

WHS is an independent nonprofit founded in 1879 and operates shelters across Wisconsin, along with a spay/neuter clinic and a wildlife rehabilitation center. It provides adoption services, youth programs, low-cost veterinary resources, retail stores, volunteer programs, dog training classes, and other services. WHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Demonstrate 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.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Be certified in euthanasia by injection or be able to complete the course during its next offering.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the veterinary field.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgery preparation and post-operative care; assist with patient movement, recovery, and general surgery flow.
• Execute treatments, diagnostics, and medication correctly 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 with 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.
• Student loan support: WHS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-qualified employer.

What This Job Offers

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