Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technician

Wisconsin Humane Society

Job Description

Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technician
Ozaukee Campus - Saukville, WI 53080

Salary Range
$13.75 Hourly plus hiring BONUS (see details below)
Position Type
Full Time or Part Time
Education Level
None
Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Animal Welfare

How you’ll impact our mission:

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Ozaukee Campus is looking for full-time and part-time Adoption Counselor/Animal Care Technicians (AC/ACT). As an AC/ACT at WHS, you play a critical role in the day-to-day operations and community support through hands-on care for animals, facilitating adoptions, and connecting our community of pet owners to services and resources. AC/ACTs report to the Ozaukee Campus supervisory team and works onsite at the Ozaukee 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 at wihumane.org/employment!

This role also includes a $500 hiring bonus! New hires received $250 at 90 days of employment and the remaining $250 at six months!

Key accountabilities:

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
Partner with our behavior team to ensure safe handling and care of animals
Administer medical treatments under the direction of our veterinary team
Maintain detailed and accurate records in our animal management software
Identify opportunities to connect community members with resources to keep pets in their homes
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Demonstrated alignment with our mission, people-centered philosophy, and organizational values of compassion, respect, and kindness; innovation; professionalism; equity; and positive approach
Ability to navigate emotional aspects of animal welfare work
Availability to work some evenings, a weekend shift, and a rotating holiday
Able 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.
Prior animal care experience is a plus
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

Hiring rate: $13.75/hour

Benefits for all staff include:

403(b) retirement plan
Mental 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 year
Limited low-cost wellness and veterinary care services for staff members’ animals
Discounts on adoption fees, training classes, youth programs, retail and events
Support for student loans: WHS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.

Come see why over 280 staff call WHS home! You’ll be happy you did!

About us:
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is the oldest and largest shelter in Wisconsin. It was founded in 1879 and operates shelters in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Door, Brown, and Kenosha Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, low-cost veterinary resources, retail stores, volunteer programs, and dog training classes, and much more. The Milwaukee Campus also houses the state’s busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group.

The Wisconsin Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer.

Application instructions:
Please submit your application at wihumane.org/employment