
06/24/2025
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Columbia County Humane Society has an open position for an on-call animal pick up person. Candidates would be responsible to respond to calls for service as requested by CCHS, local Police Departments and the Columbia Co Sheriff’s Department.
Pay rate: $20 per hour/non-exempt
The primary duties of this position include responding to calls for stray animal pickups or arrests where animals are involved when CCHS is closed to the public. Nights needed are Friday, Saturday and Sunday overnights. There is some paperwork involved with position. This position is strictly on call overnights. There are no set hours for the position. Join us to provide an important service for animals and emergency services in our county!
CCHS provides company van (van does stay at CCHS), tools, phone and supplies needed for pick-ups.
The ideal candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:
1) Must pass a pre-employment drug test
2) Candidate must have a valid WI Driver’s license with a good driving record and be insurable through the company’s auto policy-No exceptions.
3) Ability to accurately complete intake records and document activities
4) Needs to be able to lift animals of varying weight into a van.
5) Ability to work on-call on a varied schedule weekend nights and holidays. There are no set hours; it’s strictly an on-call position, as needed position
6) Have basic animal handling skills and familiarity with working with both dogs and cats of varying temperaments.
7) Must have good verbal and written communication skills
8) Training will be provided.
9-) This position is an important part of helping animals in Columbia County!
Please stop into CCHS and fill out an employment application or send resume to [email protected].