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Animal Care Staff

Are you ready to turn your love for animals into a rewarding career? If so, the Humane Society of Marathon County is looking for you!

As animal care staff, you will join the HSMC team in providing animals with daily attention and care. You will assist with a wide variety of tasks in multiple different areas of our full-service, open admission shelter. Our fast-paced workdays include:

  • Animal caretaking
  • Cage and kennel cleaning
  • General housekeeping
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Computer and office work

HSMC shelters many types of animals, with varied energy levels and personalities. In addition to our quietest and calmest animals, be prepared to care for our rambunctious, and sometimes physically challenged animals.  It’s not always easy, but it is always worth it!!

HSMC is staffed 365 days per year, and our open positions are extremely flexible. We will work with you to provide a schedule that works best for you.

Qualifications/Details:

  • High School Diploma/GED Equivalent OR 16+ years old with a work permit
  • Experience with handling animals is a plus
  • Access to reliable transportation is preferred
  • Shift hours and times are flexible

Part-time positions are available. Starting hourly wage is $9.25 per hour, with many opportunities for career and wage growth right from the start!

To apply, click on the link below and download the PDF, which contains the application. Once the application is complete, drop it off or mail to our address:

Humane Society of Marathon County

7001 Packer Drive

Wausau, WI 54401

Animal Care Staff Employment Application

Featured Pet 2

Hi there, I'm Fossey! I'm a sweet little lady that came to the shelter after being found as a stray. I'm very loving and affectionate and I'm looking for a home with lots of cuddles and love to give!

Featured Pet

Kate deserves a life after dogfighting My name is Kate and I'm so happy to be here. I know that probably sounds strange, right? I mean a dog who is happy to be in the shelter? But it's true. I've … Read More

Upcoming Events

  • Low Cost Vaccination Clinic- BY APPOINTMENT ONLY- CLINIC IS FULLY BOOKED
    Jun 10 - Humane Society of Marathon County
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Contact Us

Humane Society of Marathon County
7001 Packer Drive
Wausau, WI 54401
Phone: 715-845-2810

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday -
Noon to 5PM
Thursday - Noon to 7PM
Closed Sunday, Wednesday and Holidays.

The mission of the Humane Society of Marathon County, Inc. is to inspire and engage the community to end animal suffering and commit to responsible pet ownership.

Our vision is a cruelty-free community enriched by the special bond between people and animals.

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