Veterinary Assistant Intern Kenosha Campus

Kenosha, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Details

Kenosha Campus - Kenosha WI

Internship

Description

How youll impact our mission:

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a Veterinary Assistant Intern to join our Kenosha team for a fall/winter internship! This is an unpaid seasonal internship ideal for individuals interested in the veterinary or shelter medicine fields working part time up to 30 hours/week. Interns will have the opportunity to assist our veterinary staff with a variety of duties while gaining valuable veterinary field experience. Interns will be responsible for their own transportation and living arrangements. If youre looking for a opportunity that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people while working alongside a supportive team apply today!

Key accountabilities:

Preparing and/or administering animal treatments
Assisting with surgery preparation and surgical recovery
Assisting with the movement of patients recovery of patients and general flow
Cleaning of veterinary clinic and exam rooms
Assisting with foster animal exams and rechecks
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must be able to work standing or sitting for 8 or more hours
Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs repeatedly throughout the day with help
Candidate should be highly motivated enthusiastic self-starter with a professional attitude
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

Come see why over 280 staff call WHS home! Youll be happy you did!

About us:

TheWisconsin 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. The organization offers adoption services youth programs low-cost veterinary resources retail stores volunteer programs dog training classes and much more. The Milwaukee Campus also houses the states busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. 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 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:

Intern

Job Details Kenosha Campus - Kenosha WI InternshipDescription How youll impact our mission:The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a Veterinary Assistant Intern to join our Kenosha team for a fall/winter internship! This is an unpaid seasonal internship ideal for individuals interested in the v...