Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technician - Kenosha Campus

How you’ll impact our mission: 

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Kenosha Campus is looking for Full-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 you’re 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: 

• Commit to a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with all clients, callers, and coworkers 
• Provide animals with food, water, enrichment, and other essential daily needs 

• Help animals find new homes via our same-day adoption process 

• 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 

• 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 motions. Must 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: $12.50/hour 

Benefits for our full-time staff include:

Paid time off, including vacation, wellness, and holiday time 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 

• 403(b) retirement plan with company match 

• Paid family leave 

• Group term and voluntary life insurance 

• Short-term and long-term disability 

• Flexible spending plans 

• Health savings account (HSA) 

• Supplemental benefits to cover unexpected expenses 

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. 

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