Job Title: Seasonal Animal Care Assistant (6 Months)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Full time/Non-Union
Salary: $21.00 per hour
Who We Are: 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 through San Mateo and the northern half of Santa Clara County. Our work means 5,000 lives saved each year. Our Animal Care team works behind-the-scenes to ensure the animals in our care have clean and safe living areas, around the clock. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org.
Who You Are: A firm believer in humane care and kind treatment of animals. You have a variety of animal handling experience everywhere from cats, dogs, hamsters and more. Comfortable with labor intensive animal husbandry work and enjoys working in a team environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Provide humane care for animals in the Society's care as assigned.
Clean and disinfect certain animal areas as necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary environment
Feed and ensure water is available at all times for animals as assigned.
Assist with setting up cages, kennels and other housing for incoming animals.
Unload, store and restock Animal Care Department supplies.
Dispose of deceased animals
Perform light maintenance and other janitorial duties.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure a positive public image, enhance the operation of the organization and improve the quality of life for animals.
Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work on weekends.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
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. 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 related experience
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs from ground to waist
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
Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work on weekends, holidays, as needed
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 our available job opportunities and how to apply, please visit our website at www.peninsulahumanesociety.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