Certified Veterinary Technician (PT) Racine, WI

Company: Wisconsin Humane Society
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: October 17, 2020

Job Description:

Wisconsin Humane Society Are you looking for a rewarding career with a leader in animal welfare? Join the Wisconsin Humane Society! We are currently seeking a part-time Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our Racine Campus veterinary team as soon as possible! Job Responsibilities -Surgery prep and post-op care -Anesthetize animals and monitor anesthesia -Administer treatments and dispense medications -Calculate drug dosages -Perform dental prophy -Draw blood, perform fecal examinations, and urinalysis -Vaccinate animals -Take and develop radiographs -Clean and maintain equipment -Organize clinic and respond to phone calls -Facilitate animal foster recheck appointments -Computer entry and other miscellaneous duties as assigned Qualifications & Requirements -Veterinary Technician Certification achieved and maintained -Candidates must be positive, flexible, and work well with coworkers and the public -Flexibility and/or open availability to work some evening, weekend, and/or holiday shifts as needed -Must be committed to treating animals and humans with kindness and respect Benefits/Compensation WHS offers full-time and part-time CVTs a very competitive starting salary of $16.00/hour. 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. Come see why over 200 staff call one of WHSs 6 locations home! Youll be happy you did! 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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