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VETERINARIAN
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Sheboygan County Humane Society (SCHS) is seeking an experienced full-time Veterinarian. SCHS is an open admission shelter with an 89% save rate that takes in 2,500 animals annually. SCHS is looking for a motivated individual that is committed to the welfare of our animals and growth of the organization. Must be competent in safe, high volume spay/neuter surgeries. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively through written and oral direction to staff to work toward common goals. Exercise tact, diplomacy and independent judgement with the public, staff, and volunteers. Must be able to diagnose needs and recommend effective treatments and protocols. Ability to create program objectives and carry out program initiatives. This is a salaried position with an immediate opening. Schedule is Monday-Friday with one Saturday per month.
Generate, implement, and evaluate animal health initiatives to include:
Education, Experience and Training:
Please submit resume and cover letter to Leah Helms @ lhelms@myschs.com
Generate, implement, and evaluate animal health initiatives to include:
- Effective vaccination protocols
- Treatment protocols for sick and recovering animals
- Disease control and illness isolation measures
- Safe, high volume spay/neuter procedures
- Humane and informed euthanasia decisions and practices
- Coordinate with organization veterinary peers to ensure excellent level of vet care at SCHS
Education, Experience and Training:
- Doctorate in veterinary medicine required from an accredited veterinary school
- Licensed in the state of Wisconsin
- Must have DEA distribution license and feral accreditation
- Must live within a 30 mile radius of SCHS within 3 months of employment
- Possession of a current valid Wisconsin driver's license required
- Work experience in developing, managing, and motivating a team
- Demonstrated expertise in shelter operations, disease control, and animal behavior
- Prior work experience in an animal shelter or non-profit environment preferred
- Minimum 5 years shelter experience preferred
Please submit resume and cover letter to Leah Helms @ lhelms@myschs.com
Executive Director
South wood county humane society
:Job Summary: The Executive Director will plan, organize, and develop programs that meet the objectives of South Wood County Humane Society and seek opportunities to improve services and direct the day-to-day operations of the shelter. The Executive Director will oversee all aspects of Animal Care, Personnel Management, and Financial Management as well as upholding the shelter’s mission, vision, and values. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The Executive Director will be the shelter’s visible spokesperson and will have a unique opportunity to positively influence the community.
Classifications: Full Time, Exempt Position, Reporting to the Board of Directors
Responsibilities and Duties: The Executive Director’s duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Qualifications and Skills:
The Board of Directors has assigned a committee to review all submissions. Interested applicants should email all documents listed below, prior to March 30, 2018, for employment consideration to jobs@swchs.com.
Classifications: Full Time, Exempt Position, Reporting to the Board of Directors
Responsibilities and Duties: The Executive Director’s duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Personnel Management
- Oversees all employees and volunteers including hiring, scheduling, conducting performance evaluations, and releasing.
- Oversees programs with other organizations in the community.
- Maintain operation manual and employee handbook.
- Work with Pet Care Coordinator regarding animal health issues, animal transport and euthanasia; assist with pet exemptions.
- Shelter operations
- Ensure exceptional customer service at shelter facility and oversee all maintenance.
- Oversee ordering of supplies and medicines for facility and manage retail inventory.
- Maintain documents and procedures to align with industry standards including Koret Shelter Medicine, Department of Agriculture and DEA controlled substance regulations.
- Financial Management
- Oversee employee payroll.
- Maintain accounting of expenses and income and payment of quarterly sales tax.
- Development of and responsibility for an annual operating budget.
- Oversee yearly governmental contracts while maintaining and fostering relationships with Wood County municipalities.
- Serve as liaison to Board of Directors
- Prepare monthly reports to Board of Directors on shelter intake and adoption numbers plus other pertinent information for dissemination at Board of Directors meetings.
- Development of an annual report with Board of Directors.
- Fundraising and pet adoption events
- Responsible for grant writing, donation solicitation, and coordination of smaller fundraisers, including Vaccine & Microchip Clinic & Membership Drive.
- Is a member of all fundraising committees; working closely with the Board of Directors on each committee, manage all marketing efforts, handle PR, and serve as event emcee.
- Community outreach and public relations
- Participate in weekly radio spot highlighting shelter .
- Create and distribute quarterly SWCHS newsletter.
- Manage and expand educational and volunteer programs.
- Manages Friends group including scheduling meetings, creating agendas, sending meeting reminders, and distributing meeting minutes.
- Oversee SWCHS mailing list and thank you letters to donators.
- Foster good relationships with local veterinarians and animal related businesses as well as local newspapers and other community organizations.
- Manage online marketing including social media, email distribution, and shelter website updates.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A Bachelor's degree in a Business Administration or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to be flexible and able to adapt to the immediate or unforeseen challenges.
- Thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
- Superb computer skills, particularly MS Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated proficiency across multiple social media platforms.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong public speaking skills.
The Board of Directors has assigned a committee to review all submissions. Interested applicants should email all documents listed below, prior to March 30, 2018, for employment consideration to jobs@swchs.com.
- Resume of Qualifications/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter addressed to: SWCHS Board of Directors.
- Salary Requirements
- Three (3) professional references
dane county humane society
Certified veterinary technician
Dane County Humane Society is looking for a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Animal Medical Services team!
Starting wage is based on experience- COMPETITIVE WAGE for experienced CVTs! Full-time position with excellent benefits
Our promise to you: You will see scores of amazing medical and surgical cases along with tons of adorable animals! Cats and dogs are our most common patients but you will also work with rabbits and other small “exotic” companion mammals, birds, reptiles, chickens, even horses if that interests you! You can never predict what your day will be like- if you enjoy variety, hard work, and thinking on your feet then this is the place for you. We will let you use the skills you were trained for. Our technicians are used to their fullest capacity. Come help us practice high quality veterinary medicine in a progressive animal shelter!
Duties: Responsibilities include anesthetic induction, surgical preparation, anesthetic monitoring, and recovery. Assist veterinarians in examining, handling and treating patients. Administer first aid treatments, medications and vaccinations to sick and injured animals. Perform venipuncture, radiology, and diagnostic laboratory tests. Maintain accurate medical records and data entry. Cheerfully assist in training and orienting new staff and volunteers in Animal Medical Services. Assist veterinary students on rotation at the shelter.
Qualifications: We are looking for a team-oriented individual with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, good communication skills, critical evaluation and observation skills and strong animal handling experience. Must enjoy teaching and working with a variety of people with different skill levels. Apply now to join a fabulous team in a progressive shelter! Strong clinical experience required. Certified veterinary technician or ability to become certified within 6 months preferred.
How to Apply: visit giveshelter.org/employment-opportunities.html to access the employment application.
Send completed employment application, cover letter and resume to Deidra Pooler, Lead CVT.
1. Email: dpooler@giveshelter.org
2. Fax: (608) 838-0368, ATTN: Deidra Pooler
3. Phone: (608) 838-0413
4. Mail: 5132 Voges Road Madison, WI 53718
Starting wage is based on experience- COMPETITIVE WAGE for experienced CVTs! Full-time position with excellent benefits
Our promise to you: You will see scores of amazing medical and surgical cases along with tons of adorable animals! Cats and dogs are our most common patients but you will also work with rabbits and other small “exotic” companion mammals, birds, reptiles, chickens, even horses if that interests you! You can never predict what your day will be like- if you enjoy variety, hard work, and thinking on your feet then this is the place for you. We will let you use the skills you were trained for. Our technicians are used to their fullest capacity. Come help us practice high quality veterinary medicine in a progressive animal shelter!
Duties: Responsibilities include anesthetic induction, surgical preparation, anesthetic monitoring, and recovery. Assist veterinarians in examining, handling and treating patients. Administer first aid treatments, medications and vaccinations to sick and injured animals. Perform venipuncture, radiology, and diagnostic laboratory tests. Maintain accurate medical records and data entry. Cheerfully assist in training and orienting new staff and volunteers in Animal Medical Services. Assist veterinary students on rotation at the shelter.
Qualifications: We are looking for a team-oriented individual with a strong work ethic, positive attitude, good communication skills, critical evaluation and observation skills and strong animal handling experience. Must enjoy teaching and working with a variety of people with different skill levels. Apply now to join a fabulous team in a progressive shelter! Strong clinical experience required. Certified veterinary technician or ability to become certified within 6 months preferred.
How to Apply: visit giveshelter.org/employment-opportunities.html to access the employment application.
Send completed employment application, cover letter and resume to Deidra Pooler, Lead CVT.
1. Email: dpooler@giveshelter.org
2. Fax: (608) 838-0368, ATTN: Deidra Pooler
3. Phone: (608) 838-0413
4. Mail: 5132 Voges Road Madison, WI 53718
