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Level
Entry
Job Location
Green Bay Campus - Green Bay, WI
Position Type
Internship
Education Level
None
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Flexible
Job Category
Veterinary Services
Position Description
The Wisconsin Humane Society is now seeking a Veterinary Assistant Intern at our Green Bay Campus for a summer internship (June-August 2023)! This is an unpaid, seasonal internship ideal for individuals interested in veterinary medicine in an animal shelter environment. This is a part-time position where candidates can work up to 30 hours/week. Interns will have the opportunity to assist our veterinary staff with a variety of duties, while gaining valuable veterinary field experience. Interns will be responsible for their own transportation and living arrangements.
Position Summary
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications & Requirements
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please complete the Apply Now section at the top of this job page to begin your online employment application. 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.
Come see why over 240 staff call one of WHS's 6 locations home! You'll be happy you did!
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Wisconsin Humane Society believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. WHS's success depends on engaging qualified people regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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, and Brown Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services, educational programming, and veterinary resources for animals from low-income households, retail stores, volunteer programs, and dog training classes. The Milwaukee shelter also houses the states busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group.
Level
Entry
Job Location
Green Bay Campus - Green Bay, WI
Position Type
Internship
Education Level
None
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Flexible
Job Category
Veterinary Services
Position Description
The Wisconsin Humane Society is now seeking a Veterinary Assistant Intern at our Green Bay Campus for a summer internship (June-August 2023)! This is an unpaid, seasonal internship ideal for individuals interested in veterinary medicine in an animal shelter environment. This is a part-time position where candidates can work up to 30 hours/week. Interns will have the opportunity to assist our veterinary staff with a variety of duties, while gaining valuable veterinary field experience. Interns will be responsible for their own transportation and living arrangements.
Position Summary
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing and/or administering animal treatments
- Assisting with surgery preparation and surgical recovery
- Assisting with the movement of patients, recovery of patients, and general flow
- Cleaning of veterinary clinic and exam room
- Assisting with foster animal exams and rechecks
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
- Must be able to work standing or sitting for 8 or more hours
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the day with help
- Candidate should be highly motivated, enthusiastic self-starter with a professional attitude
- Candidates must be committed to treating animals and humans with kindness and respect
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, please complete the Apply Now section at the top of this job page to begin your online employment application. 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.
Come see why over 240 staff call one of WHS's 6 locations home! You'll be happy you did!
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Wisconsin Humane Society believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. WHS's success depends on engaging qualified people regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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, and Brown Counties, as well as a Spay/Neuter Clinic in West Allis. The organization offers adoption services, educational programming, and veterinary resources for animals from low-income households, retail stores, volunteer programs, and dog training classes. The Milwaukee shelter also houses the states busiest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. WHS is an independent nonprofit and receives no general government funding and is not part of any national umbrella group.
