As a WCHS veterinary technician, you will work alongside an animal care team, surgical assistant, veterinarian, and administrative staff striving to make a difference in the lives of the pets and community we serve. With the chance to utilize your veterinary knowledge, communication skills, and love for animals, this role will afford you the opportunity to define a clear career path for continued growth and learning.

• Prepare daily surgical schedule and set up surgical suite as needed
• Administer anesthesia, assist with surgical preparation, monitor animals under anesthesia, and provide post-operative care
• Accurately calculate drug dosages and properly handle, administer, and track controlled substances in compliance with regulations
• Verify medication slips for accuracy and completeness prior to preparation and administration
• Accurately enter medical data and treatment records into PetPoint database
• Perform dental prophylaxis procedures as directed
• Draw blood for various diagnostic tests; perform and analyze fecal floats, cytologies, and urinalyses
• Clean, maintain, and sterilize medical equipment, surgical suite, and animal care areas as needed
• Complete all required documentation and medical records promptly and accurately
• Administer medications as prescribed by veterinarians
• Monitor and document the daily health status of animals under care, reporting any concerns promptly
• Perform outgoing health checks prior to adoption
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for all animals in care
• Assist care staff with cleaning kennels as needed
• Assist care staff with providing bathroom breaks for dogs as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Veterinary Technician Certification required
• Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs
• Excellent communication skills, team oriented, enjoy a fast-paced environment
• Committed to treating animals with kindness and respect

• Starting pay of $23/hour
• Financial assistance for continuing education and license renewal
• Health and supplemental insurances available
• 1% match of a 4013(b)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employer provided uniforms
• Employee discounts on goods & services

• 35-40 hours/week
• Some Saturdays and evenings may be required

To apply, please email your resume to [email protected]. WCHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Washington County Humane Society is an independent 501 c(3) non-profit shelter, where, as a team, we make a positive impact on animals’ care and livelihood, assist the community, and continue to further our mission in accordance with the changing environment of animal welfare. We believe in hiring people with diverse backgrounds, ideas, and cultures, which permits us to deliver the highest quality preventive care. WCHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

As a WCHS animal caregiver, you will work alongside other animal care staff, surgical assistants, veterinarians, and administrative staff striving to make a difference in the lives of the pets and community we serve. With the chance to utilize your experience with knowledge, communication skills, and love for animals, this role will afford you the opportunity to define a clear career path for continued growth and learning.

• Daily care and cleaning of animal housing and supplies
• Administer medication, including orally, topically, and subcutaneously
• Monitor daily health of animals in care
• Perform animal intake exams, including vaccinations
• Assist the community with incoming stray animals
• Assist with adoption counseling and adoption paperwork
• Assist with potty breaking dogs 3 times daily
• Additional duties as assigned

• Can be physically and emotionally taxing (surrenders, injured, neglected, euthanized animals)
• Fast-paced atmosphere
• Our organization is growth oriented & encourages continued education
• Our organization also promotes changes from within that improve our ability to help the community and evolve as animal welfare does

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Be team oriented, and enjoy fast paced environment
• Candidates must be committed to treating animals with kindness and respect

• Competitive pay starting at $14.00/hour
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employer provided uniform
• Employee discounts on goods & services

• Monday- 5:00-8:15PM
• Wednesday- 5:00-8:15PM
• Saturday- 8:00AM-6:15PM
• Sunday- 8:00AM~12:30PM & 4:00PM~5:30PM
• Part-time animal care staff will rotate off one weekend a month.
• Sunday’s hours are approximate as it depends on the number of animals in our care

To apply, please fill out the application linked below. Questions can be directed to [email protected]. WCHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Washington County Humane Society is an independent 501 c(3) non-profit shelter, where, as a team, we make a positive impact on animals’ care and livelihood, assist the community, and continue to further our mission in accordance with the changing environment of animal welfare. We believe in hiring people with diverse backgrounds, ideas, and cultures, which permits us to deliver the highest quality preventive care. WCHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WCHS seeks one shelter engagement assistant, who are the first friendly face our constituents meet, but this role is much broader than greeting the many people who contact WCHS on a daily basis.

• Answer phones and reply to general inquiries via email
• Greet constituents as they walk in
• Maintain files
• Keep the front office organized
• Compose greeting cards
• Track supplies
• Enter data and perform other paperwork
• Review adoption applications
• Assist the office manager and administrative assistant with various projects as needed

• Shelter engagement assistants will work at the newly rebuilt shelter located on Hwy 60 in the Town of Polk. Although this position does not include animal care, you may occasionally be exposed to zoonotic diseases, frightened, injured and aggressive animals. Working in animal welfare is emotionally demanding and often includes dealing with emotional constituencies, animal abuse and neglect situations, and conversations about euthanasia.
• All positions at the Humane Society require an understanding of and dedication to the philosophies of animal welfare. Everyone here respects the dignity and basic rights of each animal and has an understanding and dedication to the WCHS mission.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Exceptional customer service experience
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Data entry knowledge
• Basic computer skills
• Comfortability with people of all ages and personalities
• Candidates must be committed to treating animals with kindness and respect

• Pay starting at $14.00/hour
• Employee discounts on goods & services

• Monday – 8:00am-5:00pm
• Thursday – 8:00am-6:00pm
• Friday – 8:00am-6:00pm
• Saturday – 8:00am-6:00pm (every other week)

If you are interested in the position, please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Friday, September 5th. No phone calls please. WCHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Washington County Humane Society is an independent 501 c(3) non-profit shelter, where, as a team, we make a positive impact on animals’ care and livelihood, assist the community, and continue to further our mission in accordance with the changing environment of animal welfare. We believe in hiring people with diverse backgrounds, ideas, and cultures, which permits us to deliver the highest quality preventive care. WCHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.