Veterinary Assistant Intern Milwaukee Campus

Milwaukee, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

How youll impact our mission:

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a Veterinary Assistant Intern for a summer internship at our Milwaukee Campus! This is an unpaid seasonal internship scheduledup to 30 hours per week. This internship is ideal for those interested in veterinary or shelter medicine fields and provides the opportunity to assist our veterinary staff with a variety of duties and gain valuable experience. Interns are 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

Qualifications:

Able to successfully meet the physical demands of the job which include stooping kneeling crouching crawling standing walking pulling lifting grasping and repetitive be ableto routinelylift and carryup to50pounds.
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 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 Allisand a wildlife rehabilitation center in 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 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

DescriptionHow youll impact our mission:The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a Veterinary Assistant Intern for a summer internship at our Milwaukee Campus! This is an unpaid seasonal internship scheduledup to 30 hours per week. This internship is ideal for those interested in veterinary or s...