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Encore Vet Group

Kennel Attendant

WI · On-site

$14 - $15/hr

If you love working with animals, enjoy staying active, and want to be part of a team that takes pride in compassionate, high-quality care, we would love to meet you. Why You'll Love Us: * Community ...

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital

Veterinarian

Waukesha, WI · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Comfort working with publicly owned animals and shelter populations * Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, sometimes noisy environment * Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

JBS USA

PRODUCTION HOURLY

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$21.90 - $28.90/hr

Working in operations gives you the opportunity to contribute to the very core of our business ... Stunning animals in a humane way to enter the harvest floor.Hide removal using dehider knives and ...

JBS USA

PRODUCTION HOURLY - Joslin, IL

Green Bay, WI

$21.90 - $28.90/hr

Working in operations gives you the opportunity to contribute to the very core of our business ... Stunning animals in a humane way to enter the harvest floor. * Hide removal using dehider knives ...

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What is a working animal?

Working animals are animals that have been trained to perform specific tasks or services for humans. These roles can include herding livestock, pulling carts or plows, providing transportation, assisting people with disabilities, performing search and rescue, or even detecting drugs and explosives. Common examples include horses, dogs, donkeys, and oxen. Working animals have played a significant role in human societies throughout history and continue to be important in many industries and communities today.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to work with working animals?

To excel as an animal trainer for working animals, you need a strong understanding of animal behavior, training techniques, and relevant animal care practices, often supported by a high school diploma or animal science coursework. Familiarity with positive reinforcement tools, clicker training systems, and animal handling equipment is typically required. Patience, clear communication, and observational skills are crucial soft skills that help build trust and ensure effective training. These competencies are vital for ensuring the safety, well-being, and optimal performance of working animals in professional settings.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working with service or therapy animals, and how can these be managed?

Professionals who work with service or therapy animals often encounter challenges such as maintaining the animals’ training and behavior standards, ensuring their health and well-being, and fostering effective communication between the animal and handler. It’s also common to navigate public misconceptions and access issues when bringing animals into various environments. Managing these challenges involves ongoing education, regular health check-ups for the animals, and strong teamwork with both human and animal partners. Support from experienced colleagues and continuing professional development are also valuable in overcoming these daily obstacles.

What is the difference between Working Animals vs Search and Rescue Dogs?

AspectWorking AnimalsSearch and Rescue Dogs
Required CredentialsBasic training, certifications vary by taskAdvanced training, certifications in search and rescue techniques
Work EnvironmentFarms, farms, urban areas, specialized environmentsDisaster sites, wilderness, urban search zones
Employer & IndustryAgriculture, transportation, service industriesEmergency services, rescue organizations

Working Animals encompass a broad range of animals trained for various tasks across industries, while Search and Rescue Dogs are specifically trained to locate missing persons in disaster or wilderness scenarios. Both roles require specialized training, but Search and Rescue Dogs undergo more intensive certification processes and operate primarily in emergency environments. Understanding these differences helps clarify their unique functions and training requirements.

What careers let you work with working animals?

Careers involving working animals include roles such as animal trainer, equine veterinarian, livestock handler, search and rescue dog handler, and zoo keeper. These jobs often require specialized training, certifications, and hands-on experience working directly with animals in various environments like farms, shelters, or training facilities.

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Infographic showing various Working Animals job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution.

Veterinarian - Southern Campuses

WISCONSIN HUMANE SOCIETY

Mount Pleasant, WI

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

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

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

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.

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