What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Animal Care Technician - Ozaukee Campus position at WISCONSIN HUMANE SOCIETY?
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Description
Are you looking for a highly rewarding career with great benefits and opportunities for growth? The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Ozaukee Campus is looking for seasonal, part-time Animal Care Technicians to join our Client Services and Animal Care team. As a seasonal Animal Care Technician at WHS, you will learn from and work alongside veterinary professionals, behavior experts, and a dedicated management team while providing care to primarily dogs and other animals as needed. If you’re looking for the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of thousands of animals and the people who love them, while working alongside a committed, passionate, fun, and supportive team, apply today!
Position Summary
Job Responsibilities
- Commit to a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with all clients, callers, and coworkers
- Provide dogs with food, water, walks, enrichment, and other essential daily needs
- Maintain clean animal housing following our high-standard cleaning guidelines
- Provide care to other species (cats, small animals, exotics) as needed
- Maintain accurate and objective records in our animal management software
- Work cooperatively within your own department and cross departmentally
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Available to work between 8-6 pm on weekdays and a consistent, weekly weekend shift.
- Position begins January 2025 - mid-May, dates negotiable
- Able to successfully meet the physical demands of the job, which include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to routinely lift and carry 25lbs to 50 lbs.
- Must be committed to our organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness, innovation, professionalism, equity, and positive approach
- Ability to manage assigned personal schedule and timecard
- Prior animal care and client service experience a plus
- Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
Benefits
Full-time and part-time staff are eligible for the following benefits:
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 30% off adoption fees
- 30% off manners classes and behavior consultations
- 20% off youth programs
- Event discounts
- Animal Antics retail discounts
- Limited wellness/veterinary care services for companion animals
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please complete the Apply Now section at the top of this job page to begin your online employment application. Only applications submitted through our online application system may be considered. Please know that it is our policy to reply to each and every application received once we have a status update.
Come see why over 280 staff call one of WHS’s 7 locations home! You’ll be happy you did!
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Wisconsin Humane Society believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. WHS’s success depends on engaging qualified people regardless of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, veteran status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, arrest and/or conviction record (unless substantially related to the position held or sought), veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
The Wisconsin Humane Society is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. Founded in 1879, WHS operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services, youth and outreach programs, veterinary resources for the community, retail stores, volunteer programs, and dog training classes. The Milwaukee shelter also houses the state's busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group. WHS maintains a four-star rating from Charity Navigator.
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