What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Veterinary Technician position at WISCONSIN HUMANE SOCIETY?
Are you a CVT looking for relief, part-time, or full-time work? Whether your interest lies in spay/neuter services, shelter medicine, or simply forwarding our mission of making a difference for animals and the people who love them, we have opportunities that may be a match!
We have locations in Racine, Kenosha, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, West Allis, and Door County. No matter where you are or where you’d like to work, there may be a perfect fit waiting for you.
We offer competitive pay, financial support for continuing education and license renewal, and a hiring bonus. Apply today or reach out to Lizzy Leberfing at eleber@wihumane.com. We look forward to talking to you!
Key accountabilities may include:
- Performing treatments, diagnostics, and nursing care for shelter and clinic patients:
- Venipuncture, radiographs, dental prophylaxis, laboratory diagnostics, and vaccinating and restraining animals in accordance with organizational protocols.
- Performing surgical procedures:
- Safely and efficiently anesthetizing and preparing patients for surgery, monitoring patients at all stages of anesthesia, and calculating drug dosages.
- Maintaining accurate patient records and cleaning and maintaining equipment, surgical quarters, and animal areas as needed
- Using a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with all clients, co-workers, and volunteers.
Qualifications:
- Veterinary Technician Certification required
- Experience in a veterinary clinic and/or animal shelter preferred
- Able 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
- Able 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.
Hiring range: $22-$26/hour
Benefits for our full-time staff include:
- 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
Benefits for all staff include:
- 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.
Come see why over 280 staff call WHS home! You’ll be happy you did!
About us:
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1879 and operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as 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 much more. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group.
The Wisconsin Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Application instructions:
Click on “Apply Now” to begin your online employment application. We will reach out to you via the e-mail you provided or by phone once we have an update on your application.
Salary : $22 - $26