Overview
Veterinary Assistant – Spay/Neuter Clinic Jobs in West Allis, WI at Wisconsin Humane Society
Are you looking to make a difference for people and their pets? Are you detail-oriented and enjoy a fast pace? Look no further! The Spay/Neuter Clinic at the Wisconsin Humane Society is looking for a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team in providing affordable, high-quality veterinary services to the public. This is a unique opportunity to develop or hone your surgical support skills while working alongside veterinary professionals and a management team dedicated to supporting your growth, development, and well-being. While this is primarily a weekday schedule, flexible availability for an occasional Saturday shift is desired to support our community vaccine clinics.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Surgical prep of canine and feline patients while ensuring safety and sterility
Assist with patient movement, monitor vitals under anesthesia, intubation, extubation, and post-operative care
Clean and maintain equipment, surgical quarters and animal areas as needed
Ensure prompt and accurate paperwork procedures are followed
Participate in public vaccine clinics
Provide excellent customer service during check-in and out procedures, during scheduling and when responding to client inquiries
Commit to a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with all clients, co-workers, and volunteers
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
Animal handling experience in a veterinary clinic or shelter setting with a commitment to fear free handling preferred
Availability weekdays from 730am-530pm required
Must be able to routinely carry 25lbs and up to 50lbs
Must be committed to WHSs organizational values of compassion, respect, kindness, innovation, professionalism, equity, and positive approach
Benefits
Full-time Benefits Include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Group term life insurance and voluntary life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible spending plans
Health savings account (HSA)
Sun Life supplemental benefit
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Paid family Leave
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Time off including:
Vacation
Wellness
Holiday
Full-time and part-time staff are eligible for the following benefits:
403(b) retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
30% off adoption fees
30% off manners classes and behavior consultations
20% off youth programs
Event discounts
Animal Antics retail discounts
Limited wellness/veterinary care services for companion animals
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please complete the Apply Now section at the top of this job page to begin your online employment application. Only applications submitted through our online application system may be considered. Please know that it is our policy to reply to each and every application received once we have a status update.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The Wisconsin Humane Society believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. WHSs success depends on engaging qualified people regardless of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, arrest and/or conviction record (unless substantially related to the position held or sought), veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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. The organization offers adoption services, youth programming, and veterinary resources for animals from low-income households, retail stores, volunteer programs and dog training classes. The Milwaukee shelter 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.
Title: Veterinary Assistant – Spay/Neuter Clinic
Company: Wisconsin Humane Society
Location: West Allis, WI
