Job Description

Level Experienced Job Location Spay/Neuter Clinic - West Allis, WI 53227 Education Level Certificate Salary Range $22.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Job Category Veterinary Services

How you’ll impact our mission:

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring full-time, part-time, and relief Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) who want to make a difference for people and animals at our Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The WHS Spay/Neuter Clinic makes spay/neuter accessible and performs thousands of surgeries each year. The clinic also partners with our   Pets for Life program to provide free surgeries, making an impact not only for animals, but for the whole community.

As a CVT at our Spay/Neuter Clinic, you will hone your surgical support skills 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. The CVT reports to the Spay/Neuter Clinic Manager and works first shift. 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:

• Surgical preparation of patients and post-operative care

• Anesthetize, intubate, and extubate patients

• Monitor vitals under anesthesia and trouble-shoot anesthetic equipment as needed

• Calculate drug dosages; handle and track controlled substances

• Clean and maintain equipment, surgical quarters, and animal areas as needed

• Ensure prompt and accurate paperwork procedures are followed

• Maintain welcoming, professional, and effective communication with co-workers and the public

• Provide excellent customer service

Qualifications:

• Veterinary Technician Certification required

• Experience in a veterinary clinic and/or animal shelter preferred

• Ability 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

• Ability 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 $3,000 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 $3,000 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 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! You’ll be happy you did!

About us:

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 and a wildlife rehabilitation center in Milwaukee. The 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 on “Apply Now” to begin your 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.

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