Certified Veterinary Technician (FT) Milwaukee, WI

Company: Wisconsin Humane Society
Location: Racine
Posted on: November 12, 2021

Job Description:

Are you looking to make a difference for animals and their people? The Wisconsin Humane Society Milwaukee Campus is looking for a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) to join our team providing care for thousands of shelter animals each year! This position offers a very competitive starting salary of $16.00/hour with few weekend and evening commitments. Come see why over 240 staff and nearly 17,000 animals call one of WHSs campuses home each year! Youll be happy you did!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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 fecals, and urinalysis
Vaccinate animals
Take and develop radiographs
Clean and maintain equipment
Organize clinic and respond to phone calls
Computer entry and other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications:

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

Compensation & Benefits: WHS offers full-time CVTs a very competitive starting salary of $16.00/hour. Full-time staff are eligible for up to 2 weeks of Vacation, 1 week Paid Time Off, and 6 paid Holidays after 45 days of employment as well as the following benefits on the first of the month following 60 days of consecutive employment after their full-time hire date:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
403(b) Retirement Plan
Aflac Supplemental Benefit

All staff are eligible for the following benefits:
30% off Adoption Fees
10% off discount in our Animal Antics Store
Limited wellness care veterinary services for companion animals

Come see why over 200 staff call WHS home! Youll be happy you did!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please visit www.wihumane.org/employment to complete and submit your online employment application. A resume and three professional references are required. Please note that only applications received through our employment page may be considered.

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