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How you’ll impact our mission:The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) who wants to make a difference for people and animals. In this role, you’ll hone skills working with both shelter and owned animals while working alongside our fun and committed team of veterinarians and support staff, along with a management team dedicated to supporting your growth and development. The CVT reports to the Assistant Shelter Operations Manager, Veterinary Support at our Kenosha Campus. If you’re looking for a rewarding career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people while working alongside a supportive team, apply today!Key accountabilities:Performing treatments, diagnostics, and nursing care for shelter and clinic patients:Venipuncture, radiographs, dental prophylaxis, laboratory diagnostics, and vaccinating and restraining animals in accordance with organizational protocols.Performing surgical procedures:Safely and efficiently anesthetizing and preparing patients for surgery, monitoring patients at all stages of anesthesia, and calculating drug dosages.Maintaining accurate patient records and cleaning and maintaining equipment, surgical quarters, and animal areas as neededUsing a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with all clients, co-workers, and volunteers.Assisting and preforming euthanasia services for shelter and owned animals at a veterinarian's discretionProviding vaccines during vaccine clinics to owned public animals.Qualifications:Veterinary Technician Certification requiredExperience in a veterinary clinic and/or animal shelter preferredAble to partner with clients, staff, and volunteers from a diverse backgroundDemonstrated alignment with our mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approachAbility to navigate emotional aspects of animal welfare workAble to successfully meet the physical demands of the job, which include stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Must be able to routinely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.Hiring range: $22 - $26Hiring bonus: We are offering $3000 in hiring and retention bonuses for new full or part-time CVTs! New full-time or part-time CVTs will be eligible to receive a $1500 bonus gift upon completion of 90 days of employment and a second $1500 bonus gift after completion of six months of employment! That’s $3000 total! To be eligible, the employee must maintain full-time or part-time status at the time the bonus is administered. The bonus will not be prorated if an employee does not reach the 90 day and six month timelines.Benefits for our full-time staff include:Paid time off, including vacation, wellness, and holiday timeHealth, dental, and vision insurance403(b) retirement plan with company matchPaid family leaveGroup term and voluntary life insuranceShort-term and long-term disabilityFlexible spending plansHealth savings account (HSA)Supplemental benefits to cover unexpected expensesBenefits for all staff include:403(b) retirement planMental health and counseling support: all employees and members of their household have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with six free counseling sessions per yearLimited low-cost wellness and veterinary care services for staff members’ animalsDiscounts on adoption fees, training classes, youth programs, retail and eventsSupport for student loans: WHS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.