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Want to work in a compassionate and friendly environment? If you enjoy working with animals and people, TCHS could be the place for you!  

Full-time positions have a benefit package including vacation, sick leave, wellness time, personal days, health insurance, and more.  But perhaps the biggest benefit is knowing you have made a difference in the lives of many animals and people at the end of your workday.

Must be 18 years or older.

Current Opportunities:

  • Certified Veterinary Technician - Full-Time Position

    Tri-County Humane Society is in search of a proficient Certified Veterinary Technician to enhance our dedicated and dynamic team. We require a professional who can work autonomously and as part of a team for this full-time role. The role demands the ability and willingness to be cross-trained across various animal care departments, including surgery and assisting with the intake of animals into our facility. TCHS, a nonprofit animal shelter, has been dedicated to the welfare of pets and their owners in Central Minnesota for more than 50 years. By joining us, you will collaborate with some of the most compassionate and skilled individuals in the field of animal welfare.

    Requirements:

    · A Certified Veterinary Technician degree and animal care experience in a clinic or shelter setting including experience with surgery.

    · Three-plus years of experience in clinic or shelter is preferred, but we are willing to train applicants who have some animal care experience and otherwise meet the qualifications

    · A positive, compassionate outlook on your professional work

    · Willingness to take direction and to work well with team members

    · Ability to work a weekend or two a month

    Compensation is proportionate to experience. Tri-County Humane Society’s benefits package for full-time employees includes: Health insurance contribution, Health Savings Account, life insurance, long-term disability, paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.

    Pay: From $19.50 per hour

    Expected hours: 40 per week

    Education:

    ·Associate (Preferred)

    Experience:

    · Veterinary experience: 3 years (Preferred)

    · Veterinary technicians: 3 years (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person


Employment Application

MBAH Kennel License # MN140200

Contact Laura at (320) 252-0896 or hr@tricountyhumanesociety.org for more information on open employment opportunities.

Tri-County Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, national origin, disability, ancestry, or medical condition status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, familial status, and membership or activity in a local human rights commission as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Tri-County Humane Society makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
 

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2024 Facts:

  • Animals Placed

    4,489

  • Number of Animals Transferred In

    595

  • Total Surgeries

    3,082

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