Seasonal Wildlife Care Technician

Job Description

Job Title:

Seasonal Wildlife Care Technician
- San Jose

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt/Non-Union/ Full-Time/ Temporary (6 months)

Salary: $22.66/hr

The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is a local, private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. It is our mission to build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA is an open admission shelter that accepts many pet animals who might be refused at other shelters, and also cares for injured and orphaned native wildlife. We rehabilitate 1,200 to 1,400 animals each year with support from generous donations.

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We are seeking someone who has a passion for rehabilitating a variety of wildlife animals and can provide the best possible care in a fast-paced environment. The Wildlife Care Center should be maintained in a thoroughly clean and sanitary manner.

• Provides humane care for all wild animals in care.
• Cleans and disinfects all animal areas as necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Prepares diets, feeds, and ensures water is provided as directed for all wildlife.
• Unloads, stores, and restocks Wildlife Care Center supplies.
• Helps provide enrichment for wildlife patients.
• Performs light maintenance and other janitorial duties.
• Assists in the training of new staff and volunteers.
• Provides assistance to other departments as assigned to ensure a positive public image, enhance the operation of the organization, and improve quality of care for animals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Disposes of deceased animals.
• Assists with animal releases as necessary.
• Maintains department equipment in good working order and reports items for repair/replacement as needed to supervisory staff.

Assists in training and supervising department volunteers. Brings any performance issues to managers.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The individual must also possess the ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia, and support staff in high-emotion circumstances.
• Upon hire, must pass a background check.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of WORMD database or become proficient within the probationary period (first six months from hire date). Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer keyboarding skills, and data entry.
• Valid California Driver’s License with clean driving record to be insured with PHS insurance.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds.
• Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work on weekends and/or holidays as needed.
• Must be available for 6 months.

This position is on-site in San Jose.

• Excellent Benefits Package Available
• Sick pay
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Retirement plan
• Available to all employees with pets:
  Free vaccines, spay/neuter, microchipping, and two pet adoptions
• Discounted euthanasia services/cremation, bloodwork, urinalysis, prescription food, and discounts at our retail stores

For more information about available job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website insulahumanesociety.org/careers

The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

For more information about our available job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website
-spca.org/careers