Veterinary Assistant - Racine Campus

WISCONSIN HUMANE SOCIETY • Mount Pleasant, WI

2d • $15 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. As a Veterinary Assistant, you’ll play a hands-on role in providing care to animals, making a difference in the lives of both animals and the people who love them. The Veterinary Assistant reports to the Assistant Shelter Operations Manager – Veterinary Support at the Racine Campus. 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

• Must be able to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to successfully meet the physical demands of the job, which include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Euthanasia by injection certified or able to complete the course during the next offering.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in veterinary field, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Providing surgery prep and post-operative care in addition to assisting with movements of patients, recovery of patients, and general surgery flow.
• Correctly and efficiently executing treatments, diagnostics, and medication under the direction of shelter veterinarians.
• Assisting and performing euthanasia services for shelter and owned animals at a veterinarian's discretion.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate medical records in our animal management software.
• Perform basic lab work.
• Facilitating foster appointments under the direction of shelter veterinarians and assisting veterinarians with appointments and procedures.
• Vaccinating animals in accordance with organizational protocols.
• Maintaining and cleaning surgical equipment.
• Responding to internal and external client inquires as needed.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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