Veterinarian (FT) - Milwaukee, WI

Company: Wisconsin Humane Society
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: October 15, 2020

Job Description:

Looking to help at-risk animals in a new and challenging way? Come join a leader in animal welfare! The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) has an opportunity for a part-time or full-time Veterinarian to join our Milwaukee Campus team as soon as possible. You may be our ideal candidate if you enjoy a fast-pace, thinking on your feet, and being part of a strong team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: -Performing high-volume, high-quality, safe spay/neuter surgeries for shelter & public animals -Performing other surgeries as needed for shelter animals -Ensuring safe, effective and efficient medical processes from intake to discharge (including follow-up) -Vaccinating animals and providing quality medical screenings -Monitoring the daily health of client and shelter animals -Providing medical information to clients and answering questions as needed -Developing & implementing treatment plans as needed for animals in shelter & foster -Providing direction to medical support staff -All other duties as assigned Qualifications & Requirements: -DVM degree and license required, high volume spay/neuter experience or shelter medicine experience preferred -Candidates must be positive, flexible, and work well with coworkers and the public -Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume setting is preferred -Candidates must be committed to treating animals and people with kindness and respect -Willingness to work shifts at different physical locations Benefits Full-time staff are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including up to 2 weeks Vacation, 1 week Paid Time Off (PTO), and 6 paid Holidays within their first year. Paid time-off will be prorated based on the full-time hire date and is available after 45 days of consecutive employment. On the first of the month following 60 days of consecutive employment, full-time staff are eligible for these additional benefits: -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) -Aflac Supplemental Benefits -Limited wellness care veterinary services for companion animals All staff are eligible for the following benefits package on their hire date: -403(b) Retirement Plan -30% off discount on animal adoption fees -10% off merchandise discount in our Animal Antics Store -Limited retail (i.e. apparel, pet food, special order merchandise), service fee, event, and education program discounts Available on the first of the month following 60 days of consecutive employment after the hire date. Equal Opportunity Employer 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, and Brown Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services, educational 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. How to Apply: To apply, please visit www.wihumane.org/employment to complete and submit an online employment application. Only applications submitted through our online application system may be considered. Please know that it is our policy to reply to every application received once we have a status update.

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