Seasonal Animal Care Technician Ozaukee Campus

Saukville, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

How youll impact our mission:

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring part-time and full-time seasonal Animal Care Technician (ACT) to provide support to animals and offer valuable services to the community. ACTs report to the Adoption Counseling/Animal Care supervisory team and work onsite at the Ozaukee Campus. 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
Maintain clean animal housing following our high standard cleaning guidelines
Provide initial exams and vaccinations for animals at time of intake
Administer medical treatments under the direction of a veterinarian
Maintain detailed and accurate records in our animal management software
Commit to a welcoming supportive and non-judgmental approach with all clients callers and coworkers
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 evenings a consistent weekend shift each week and holidays
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 candidates are encouraged to apply

Hiring range: $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:

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:

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DescriptionHow youll impact our mission:The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring part-time and full-time seasonal Animal Care Technician (ACT) to provide support to animals and offer valuable services to the community. ACTs report to the Adoption Counseling/Animal Care supervisory team and work ...