Is it time to shake things up in your career? Ready to be part of a shelter team with heart, humor, and enthusiasm? Look no further! HAWS (Humane Animal Welfare Society) is thrilled to add a full-time CVT to our growing crew.
At HAWS our team works together to create a space where community pets and their people stay together. If things don’t go as planned, we are here to support those pets that come to the shelter seeking a new start. You will get our support through mentorship, training, and the chance to make a real impact on the community.
The team which you could be a part of:
- Medical Director, full time and part time Veterinarians, and volunteer Veterinarians.
- A squad of excellent assistants and technicians.
- Clinic Director and two front office gurus.
- You’ll work alongside 2/3 Veterinarians daily as well as multiple technicians holding it all together.
What You’ll Do:
- Be the superhero sidekick to our amazing veterinarians during surgery.
- Welcome pets and their people with check-in and discharge daily.
- Give vaccines and assist with preventative care during our afternoon Wellness Clinics.
- Work with patients that are not always as happy to see us as we are to see them.
- Dispense and provide medications.
- Prep animals for surgery and provide the best post-op care.
- Keep our surgical equipment and clinic clean and tidy.
Requirements:
- Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) in the state of Wisconsin.
- Comfortable with shelter medical databases (we’ll get you up to speed!).
- Experience working with animals in a veterinary setting.
- Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
- Someone who likes a dynamic environment, we are busy, we love it that way!
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Experience and confidence in safely handling and restraining animals of various sizes and temperaments in a fast-paced setting.
- The ability to lift 50 pounds and stay on your feet, patients keep us moving!
- Ability to pass a background check and have valid vehicle insurance.
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
