WCAHS is accepting applications for full-time Shelter Manager
The shelter manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the shelter. These duties include, but are not limited to, coaching and development of staff, following and enforcing all shelter policies and procedures, and working together with all volunteers and staff members in performing the duties that allow for the daily operation of the shelter. The shelter manager will also work along side the Board members and the Veterinarian consultant to ensure the wellbeing of the animals and to establish a safe and effective environment for all staff, animals, and volunteers and to project a positive image to the communities the shelter serves.
Shelter Manager basic expectations:
Always maintain a professional work ethic, including following and enforcing policies and procedures.
Maintain the mission and values of WCAHS
Complete, record, and make all necessary deposits in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean and clutter free work environment
Establish good relationships with local Veterinary clinics as they help treat our animals
Properly handle and administer all medications for the shelter animals
Print and appropriately file invoices for the treasurer and bookkeeper
Maintain a professional online presence, including prompt responses to email and social media inquiries
Respect the confidentiality of the shelter and its business
Consult with the Board of Directors on all staff hiring
Train all new staff members and volunteers
Assign and follow up on all duties performed by staff and volunteers
Administer all WCAHS personnel policies
Ensure appropriate information is being passed on to others, including having regular staff meetings and monthly meetings with
the Board of Directors where you will provide a shelter manager report
Maintain a clean and sanitary environment for all animals, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Ensure all animals are being handled in a caring and humane way, including when handled by staff and volunteers
Abide by local and state guidelines to keep the shelter in compliance and running according to said policies and procedures
Order and keep inventory of all shelter supplies, including all medical supplies
Ensure that the building and equipment is adequately operating for the appropriate time of year.
Collaborate with the Board of Directors on fundraising projects and events, grants, and cost saving measures
Oversee the foster program, including home visits
Drive animals to and from Vet appointments and make any other necessary animal transportation needs
Work with the Washburn County Rabies Quarantine Program
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board
Skills required
Must have a passion for animals and be willing to work with all breeds, species, and sizes
Ability to handle animals of all sizes, ages, breeds, and temperaments
Must be able to handle animal feces, blood, vomit, open wounds, ticks, fleas, etc
Excellent leadership skills with the willingness to coach and mentor staff and volunteers
Excellent communication skills
Ability to learn new software programs as they become available
Excellent time management skills
Must possess a valid driver’s license, have a good driving record, and be able to drive a transit van.
Ability to remain composed and professional, especially when faced with situations of severe animal neglect
Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule including, nights, weekends, holidays, etc
Must of all, must possess a positive attitude and be a team player
Physical demands
Ability to work around a variety of chemicals
Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time
Ability to bend, kneel, and sit for long periods of time
Ability to lift 50-100 pounds
Ability to tolerate loud noises
To apply:
Send resume with employment history and qualifications to;
WCAHS
1300 Roundhouse Road, Spooner, WI 54801
or email to: wcahumanesociety@gmail.com
The shelter manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the shelter. These duties include, but are not limited to, coaching and development of staff, following and enforcing all shelter policies and procedures, and working together with all volunteers and staff members in performing the duties that allow for the daily operation of the shelter. The shelter manager will also work along side the Board members and the Veterinarian consultant to ensure the wellbeing of the animals and to establish a safe and effective environment for all staff, animals, and volunteers and to project a positive image to the communities the shelter serves.
Shelter Manager basic expectations:
Always maintain a professional work ethic, including following and enforcing policies and procedures.
Maintain the mission and values of WCAHS
Complete, record, and make all necessary deposits in a timely manner.
Maintain a clean and clutter free work environment
Establish good relationships with local Veterinary clinics as they help treat our animals
Properly handle and administer all medications for the shelter animals
Print and appropriately file invoices for the treasurer and bookkeeper
Maintain a professional online presence, including prompt responses to email and social media inquiries
Respect the confidentiality of the shelter and its business
Consult with the Board of Directors on all staff hiring
Train all new staff members and volunteers
Assign and follow up on all duties performed by staff and volunteers
Administer all WCAHS personnel policies
Ensure appropriate information is being passed on to others, including having regular staff meetings and monthly meetings with
the Board of Directors where you will provide a shelter manager report
Maintain a clean and sanitary environment for all animals, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Ensure all animals are being handled in a caring and humane way, including when handled by staff and volunteers
Abide by local and state guidelines to keep the shelter in compliance and running according to said policies and procedures
Order and keep inventory of all shelter supplies, including all medical supplies
Ensure that the building and equipment is adequately operating for the appropriate time of year.
Collaborate with the Board of Directors on fundraising projects and events, grants, and cost saving measures
Oversee the foster program, including home visits
Drive animals to and from Vet appointments and make any other necessary animal transportation needs
Work with the Washburn County Rabies Quarantine Program
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board
Skills required
Must have a passion for animals and be willing to work with all breeds, species, and sizes
Ability to handle animals of all sizes, ages, breeds, and temperaments
Must be able to handle animal feces, blood, vomit, open wounds, ticks, fleas, etc
Excellent leadership skills with the willingness to coach and mentor staff and volunteers
Excellent communication skills
Ability to learn new software programs as they become available
Excellent time management skills
Must possess a valid driver’s license, have a good driving record, and be able to drive a transit van.
Ability to remain composed and professional, especially when faced with situations of severe animal neglect
Ability and willingness to work a varied schedule including, nights, weekends, holidays, etc
Must of all, must possess a positive attitude and be a team player
Physical demands
Ability to work around a variety of chemicals
Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time
Ability to bend, kneel, and sit for long periods of time
Ability to lift 50-100 pounds
Ability to tolerate loud noises
To apply:
Send resume with employment history and qualifications to;
WCAHS
1300 Roundhouse Road, Spooner, WI 54801
or email to: wcahumanesociety@gmail.com
Thank you to everyone who made it out for our Tree of Lights event and Congratulations to everyone who won a raffle basket or door prize. It was great to see everyone there and have a chance to reconnect. Thank you also to everyone who donated. You all are so appreciated!
The Meisters brought Christmas greetings to the shelter at the Tree of Lights event. They adopted Ferrell (now named Patrick) from WCAHS and they included photos of their very handsome boy in the card. Thank you Meisters for joining us and sharing Patrick's story!
Congratulations to our January Photo Calendar Contest Winners!
Brooke Brooke was found abandoned in a box, wet and scared. She was rescued and adopted from the Washburn County Humane Society. She is now living with her new adopted dad in Green Bay where she is loved very, very much. Gus Gus was adopted from the Washburn County Humane Society. He grew to be a protector of the family, and a wonderful friend. He was even the two-time champion of the Washburn County Fair Dog Show! Many thanks to Banana Abstract for sponsoring the January calendar page! 
WE'RE READY FOR VOLUNTEERS AND VISITORS STARTING AUGUST 1ST!
The shelter will be open for volunteers and visitors by appointment only. You must call or message our Facebook page to see what we have available and then we can make an appointment for you to come in and volunteer or visit with the animals. NO WALK INS. KITTENS CONTINUE TO COME INTO THE SHELTER - FOSTERS NEEDED
**Because we provide all the litter and food for the fosters, we go through a lot of those supplies - quickly. We are in need of moist kitten food (Fancy Feast); hard kitten food (Purina One Kitten or Purina Kitten Chow), and non-clumping cat litter for kittens.** Please note that cat and dog surrenders are by appointment only. Please contact the shelter at 715.635.4720 to schedule an appointment. SPAY/NEUTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - "SNAP" 
WCAHS has a "SNAP" program, available to those who need assistance with the cost of spaying or neutering their pet. We will be using our "Thomas Fund" established by one of our members in memory of her beloved cat, Thomas, plus money that donors have designated for our SNAP fund. The "SNAP" program allows you to use the veterinarian of your choice.
We are currently able to offer a $50 discount towards each surgery to those who qualify, while the funds last. To download an application, go to the "About - Services" section of this website or call 715-635-4720 for more information. 
Many people have been asking about our needs so we thought we would create an Amazon Wish List. We put together a list of everyday needs and tried to make it easy for those who would like to help out by giving a wide range of options. Items can be shipping directly to the shelter. There is an address on file with the list when you check out. THANK YOU to all of you for always being so supportive. Click on the Amazon wish list logo above to go to our wish list.
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The wonderful photos of the adoptable pets you see on this site are provided by our volunteer photographer - June Theisse. June does a great job capturing the unique personality of each animal.
PET OF THE WEEK - MOSE
Three-year-old Mose wants to propose a few rules to make winter better: 1) It’s starting to get cold outside, so pull out a nice warm sweater; 2) As the temperature falls, you can adapt with a warm thirteen-pounder like Mose on your lap; 3) A dapper creamy-orange tabby boy, burn excess calories when you toss Mose a toy! 4) Feeling isolated, sad and all alone? Please consider giving our sweet Mose a loving home! Also Available for Adoption: Many great cats and kittens; Dogs: M Bernese Mtn. mix. Call us about lost pets! *Please Note: To adopt a pet, complete an application online at wcahs.com. We’ll call you to schedule a visit to the Shelter. Contact us about strays! W.C.A.H.S. 1300 Roundhouse Road Spooner, Wisconsin 54801 Phone: 715-635-4720 Open: Noon-4 p.m. M, T, Th, F & Sat Closed: Wed & Sun Adoptable PetsClick the purple Petfinder link below to view our adoptable pets. Also, you can click on the Facebook link on the top of this page for additional information.
Sather Jewelry of Spooner is promoting adoptions from WCAHS by offering a $20 gift certificate, good for anything in their store, when you adopt a dog or cat from us. We're grateful for this extremely generous donation and if you've been thinking about adding a furry member to your household, now is the time!
AN EASY WAY TO SUPPORT WCAHS
We have some loyal supporters who donate to us monthly via our website or through their employer. You can check to see if your employer has a giving program, or you can easily set up a recurring monthly donation through our website. Here are the steps to set up the monthly donation:
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What's Happening at WCAHS
Dog & cat treats, pet safe salt, cat bowls, clumping and non-clumping cat litter, litter boxes, dish detergent. Click on Urgent Needs button for additional items. Items may be dropped off at our shelter at 1300 Roundhouse Road in Spooner during regular business hours.