Certified Veterinary Technician - Spay/Neuter Clinic & Shelter

Job Details

Level: ExperiencedJob Location: All WHS Campuses - WIEducation Level: CertificateSalary Range: $22.00 - $26.00 HourlyJob Category: Veterinary Services

How you’ll impact our mission:

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a full-time Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT) who wants to make a difference for people and animals, splitting time at our Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis and one of our shelter campuses (Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, or Ozaukee). In this role, you’ll hone skills working with both shelter and owned animals while working alongside our fun and committed team of veterinarians and support staff, along with a management team dedicated to supporting your growth and development. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people, apply today!

We offer competitive pay, financial support for continuing education and license renewal, and a hiring bonus – see details below!

Key accountabilities:

• Performing treatments, diagnostics, and nursing care for shelter and clinic patients:
  • Venipuncture, radiographs, dental prophylaxis, laboratory diagnostics, and vaccinating and restraining animals in accordance with organizational protocols.
• Performing surgical procedures:
  • Safely and efficiently anesthetizing and preparing patients for surgery, monitoring patients at all stages of anesthesia, and calculating drug dosages.
  • Maintaining accurate patient records and cleaning and maintaining equipment, surgical quarters, and animal areas as needed
  • Using a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with all clients, co-workers, and volunteers.

Qualifications:

• Veterinary Technician Certification required
• Experience in a veterinary clinic and/or animal shelter preferred
• Able to partner with clients, staff, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated alignment with our mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approach
• Able to navigate emotional aspects of animal welfare work
• 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.

Hiring range: $22-$26/hour

Hiring bonus: We are offering $3000 in hiring and retention bonuses for new full or part-time CVTs! New full-time or part-time CVTs will be eligible to receive a $1500 bonus gift upon completion of 90 days of employment and a second $1500 bonus gift after completion of six months of employment! That’s $3000 total! To be eligible, the employee must maintain full-time or part-time status at the time the bonus is administered. The bonus will not be prorated if an employee does not reach the 90 day and six month timelines.

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 c