Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technician - Ozaukee Campus
Level: Entry
Job Location: Ozaukee Campus - Saukville, WI
Position Type: Full or Part Time
Salary: $13.75 Hourly
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
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 part-time and full-time Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technicians (AC-ACT). As an AC-ACT at WHS, you will learn from and work alongside veterinary professionals, animal behavior experts, and a dedicated administrative team while providing care to animals and offering valuable services to the community. If you’re looking for the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of thousands of animals and people while working alongside a committed, passionate, fun, and supportive team, apply today at wihumane.org/employment!
HIRING/RETENTION BONUS
We are also offering $500 in hiring and retention bonuses for this role! A new full-time or part-time Ozaukee Campus Animal Care Technician/Adoption Counselor will be eligible to receive a $250 bonus upon completion of their first 90 days of employment and a second $250 bonus after completion of their first 6 months of employment! That’s a grand total of $500! 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 6-month timelines.
Job Responsibilities
-Provide animals with food, water, enrichment, and other essential daily needs
-Help animals find new homes via our same-day adoption process
-Commit to a welcoming, supportive, and non-judgmental approach with all clients, callers, and coworkers
-Maintain clean animal housing following our high-standard cleaning guidelines
-Welcome new arrivals via owner surrenders, stray intake, transfers from other organizations, and end-of-life services
-Administer medical treatments under the direction of a veterinarian
-Maintain detailed and accurate records in our animal management software
Qualifications
-Availability to work some evenings, a weekend shift, and a rotating holiday
-Must be able to routinely carry 25lbs and up to 50lbs
-Must be committed to our organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness, innovation, professionalism, equity, and positive approach
-Prior animal care experience is a plus
-Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
Benefits
Full-time Benefits Include:
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)
Sun Life supplemental benefit
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Paid family Leave
Time off including:
Vacation
Wellness
Holiday
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 your online employment application at wihumane.org/employment.
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.