Wildlife Intake Technician - San Jose

Peninsula Humane Society • San Jose, CA

1d • $23 - $23

About The Position

Responsible for the daily intake, initial medical assessment, and transfer of wildlife from satellite intake facility to Saratoga.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Certified in euthanasia within 6 months of employment.
• 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.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and small group situations to members of the public, volunteers, and other employees of the organization.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to perform these operations using units, weight measurement, and volume.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Knowledge of RaptorMed 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits Package Available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED