Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technician - Door County Campus
Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technician - Door County Campus
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How youll impact our mission:
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus is looking for part-time Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technicians (AC/ACT). As an AC/ACT at WHS you will learn from and work alongside veterinary professionals behavior experts and a dedicated administrative team while providing care to animals and offering valuable services to the community. If youre 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!
Key accountabilities:
- Provide animals with food water enrichment and other essential daily needs
- Help animals find new homes via our same-day adoption process
- Commit to a welcoming supportive and non-judgmental approach with all clients callers and coworkers
- Maintain clean animal housing following our high-standard cleaning guidelines
- Welcome new arrivals via owner surrenders stray intake transfers from other organizations and end-of-life services
- Administer medical treatments under the direction of a veterinarian
- Maintain detailed and accurate records in our animal management software
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 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
- Availability to work some evenings a weekend shift and a rotating holiday
- Able to successfully meet the physical demands of the job which include stooping kneeling crouching crawling standing walking pulling lifting grasping and repetitive be able to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Prior animal care experience is a plus
- Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
Hiring rate: $13.75/hour
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! Youll be happy you did!
About us:
The Wisconsin Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Application instructions:
Click onApply Nowto beginyour 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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