Animal Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technician

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.