Veterinarian

Are you a veterinarian interested in spay/neuter services, shelter medicine, or simply supporting our mission: to make a difference for animals and the people who love them? If so, we’d love to get to know you! We have locations in Racine, Kenosha, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, West Allis, and Door County.

Join our talent pool by applying today or reach out to Lizzy Leberfing, our Talent Acquisition Coordinator, at eleber@wihumane.com. We look forward to connecting!

Key accountabilities may include:

• Perform high-volume, high-quality, safe spay/neuter surgeries for public and/or shelter animals.
• Perform other surgeries as needed for shelter animals
• Ensuring safe, effective and efficient medical processes from check in to discharge, including follow-up
• Vaccinating animals and providing quality medical screenings
• Monitoring the daily health of clients and/or shelter animals
• Develop and implement treatment plans as needed for animals in shelter and foster
• Providing medical information to clients and answering questions as needed
• Train and support any designated persons in all aspects of patient care and efficient/safe clinic practices, while maintaining a professional and positive approach
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• DVM degree and license required; high volume spay/neuter experience preferred.
• Ability 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

• Ability 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: $95,000-120,000/year for full-time, or equivalent for part-time and relief positions

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 : $95,000 - $120,000