Wildlife Intake Technician - San Jose

Job Title: Wildlife Intake Technician – San Jose

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Non-Union/ Full-Time

Salary: $22 - $23 per hour, depending on experience

Excellent Benefits Package Available

This position is on-site in San Jose

Who we are: The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is a local, private, non-profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. It is our mission is to build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA is truly an open admission shelter, not only accepting many pet animals who might be refused at other shelters, , but also taking care of injured and orphaned native wildlife from San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. We’re among just a handful of humane societies and SPCAs, worldwide, that extends its caring services to sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. Typically, we successfully rehabilitate 1,200 to 1,400 animals each year, vital work made possible by generous donations. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org.

Who you are: You have a passion for rehabilitating a variety of wildlife animals, performing daily intake, initial medical assessment, and transfer of wildlife from satellite intake facility to the Saratoga. You also enjoy educating members of the public about wildlife related issues, as well as training and supervising department volunteers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to appropriately handle and restrain a wide variety of local wildlife including small songbirds, seabirds, waterfowl, raptors, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.
• Assess incoming wildlife by performing physical examinations to determine suitability for rehabilitation.
• Correctly identify incoming animals to ensure proper food and housing prior to transfer.
• Provide needed stabilization prior to transfer according to established policies and protocols.
• Provide humane care for all wild animals in care.
• Perform euthanasia in accordance with PHS/SPCA policies and state and federal laws. Perform decapitations when required for county health department.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in all workspaces.
• Maintain department equipment in good working order. Report items for repair/replacement as needed to appropriate supervisory staff.
• Maintain proper paperwork, including animal medical records, according to PHS/SPCA policies and procedures.
• Dispose of deceased animals.
• Maintain a positive, educational approach with a willingness to listen when dealing with the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure a positive public image, enhance the operation of the organization, and improve quality of care for animals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Training, supervising, and giving direction to department volunteers.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Upon hire, must pass a background check.

• 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. Certified in euthanasia within 6 months of employment.

• Able to multitask and work efficiently and calmly under stressful circumstances.

• Must be able to work well in a team environment and have a professional demeanor.

• Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work on weekends and/or holidays as needed.

• 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. Some college with a background in biology or a related animal science is desirable. Knowledge of local wildlife including natural history requirements. Must be able to correctly identify incoming wildlife.

• Knowledge of WRMD database or become proficient within the probationary period (first six months from hire date). Basic knowledge or become proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and computer keyboarding skills, and data entry.

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds.

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  Must be able to reliably commute San Jose.

Excellent Benefits Package Available

• Medical /Dental /Vision/Life/ Flex Spending
• Sick, Vacation and Holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Retirement plan & employer matching

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 our available job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at www.phs-spca.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