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
• Excellent communication skills, team oriented, enjoy a fast-paced environment
• Committed to treating animals with kindness and respect

• Starting pay of $24/hour (+ $500 signing bonus!)
• Financial assistance for continuing education and license renewal
• Health and supplemental insurances available
• 1% match of a 4013(b)
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• 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.

Washington County Humane Society (WCHS) seeks a full-time HQHVSN Surgeon & Wellness Veterinarian to lead the shelter’s surgical team with heart, humor, and enthusiasm. You will have a flexible schedule working 4 or 5 days per week as well as answer questions relating to emergency situations while not at the shelter.

• High-Quality, High-Volume Spay & Neuter (65%): You will be performing high-quality, high volume spays and neuters to help shelter, rescue, and outdoor community animals. Primarily, you will be working with dogs, cats and rabbits, and occasionally other small animals. Bring your surgical skills, and we’ll provide the purrs of appreciation.
• Medical Care for Shelter Animals (25%): Perform vet checks and offer care to shelter animals, fosters, rescue animals, and community cats, including but not limited to rabies exams and vaccines, CVI’s, UAs, interpreting bloodwork, reviewing x-rays, and discussing treatment plans.
• Non-S/N & Dental Services (10%): Perform dental extractions and other types of surgeries such as enucleations, amputations, cherry eye, and entropion.

• Skilled in HQHVSN and wellness care.
• Familiar with shelter medicine.
• Ready to dive into surgeries that could include everything from dentistry to amputations.
• Passionate about keeping pets and people together.
• Positive, compassionate, and excited to work with our team of staff and volunteers.
• Accepting of WCHS’s mission, values and focus: learn more at wchspets.org/media

Please consider joining our team! Submit your resume and a quick note on why you’d make a great addition to our team of lifesavers. Send these to Kay Amland, our Executive Director, at [email protected] or mail to 3650 State Road 60 Slinger, WI 53086.

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.