Veterinary Assistant Intern

Wisconsin Humane Society

Job Description

Veterinary Assistant Intern - Multiple Locations!

Racine Campus - Mount Pleasant, WI 53177
Ozaukee Campus - Saukville, WI 53080
Milwaukee Campus - Milwaukee, WI 53208

Position Type

Internship

How you’ll impact our mission:

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a Veterinary Assistant Intern for a summer internship at multiple locations including our Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Racine Campuses! This is an unpaid, seasonal internship scheduled up to 30 hours per week. This internship is ideal for those interested in veterinary or shelter medicine fields and provides the opportunity to assist our veterinary staff with a variety of duties and gain valuable experience. Interns are responsible for their own transportation and living arrangements. If you’re looking for an opportunity that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and people while working alongside a supportive team, apply today!

Key accountabilities

Preparing and/or administering animal treatments
Shadowing surgery preparation and surgical recovery
Assisting with the movement of patients, recovery of patients, and general flow
Cleaning of veterinary clinic and exam rooms
Assisting with foster animal exams and rechecks
Qualifications

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.
Highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a professional attitude
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
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 and a wildlife rehabilitation center in Milwaukee. The organization offers adoption services, youth programs, low-cost veterinary resources, retail stores, volunteer programs, dog training classes, and much more. 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