Description
Veterinarian - Southern Campuses
Racine Campus - Mount Pleasant, WI 53177; Kenosha Campus - Kenosha, WI 53142
Salary Range
$95,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
DVM
Category
Veterinary Services; Shelter Medicine
How you’ll impact our mission:
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is hiring a full-time veterinarian to support animals and the community through spay/neuter surgery, vaccine clinics, and providing care for homeless animals in our shelter. They’ll work with an amazing team of veterinarians who practice a culture of mentorship, training, and support for each other. The veterinarian reports to a supervising veterinarian and will either work at our Racine Campus or split their time between our Racine Campus and our Kenosha Campus, depending on the candidates experience and organizational needs.
Veterinarians at WHS receive a AVMA membership and funding for liability insurance and continuing education (CE). WHS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Making PSLF work for you | American Veterinary Medical Association (avma.org). 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!
Key accountabilities
Performing high-volume, high-quality, safe spay/neuter surgeries for shelter and public animals
Perform other surgeries as needed for shelter animals
Ensuring safe, effective and efficient medical processes from check in to discharge, including follow up
Vaccinating animals and providing quality medical screenings
Monitoring the daily health of client and shelter animals
Providing medical information to clients and answer questions as needed
Develop and implement treatment plans as needed for animals in shelter and foster
Train and support any WHS team members in all aspects of patient care and efficient/safe clinic practices, while maintaining a professional and positive approach
All other duties as assigned
Benefits for our full-time staff include
Paid time off, including vacation, wellness, and holiday time
Health, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Paid family leave
Group term and voluntary life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible spending plans
Health savings account (HSA)
Supplemental benefits to cover unexpected expenses
Benefits for all staff include
Allowance available for maintaining licensure, professional memberships, continuing education and liability insurance
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 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
We look forward to hearing from you!
Requirements
Qualifications
DVM degree and license required; high volume spay/neuter or shelter medicine experience preferred; mentorship and training provided
Ability to partner with clients, staff, and volunteers from diverse backgrounds
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
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.
Hiring range: $95k – 120k
