Seasonal Kitten Nursery Program Assistant

Overview

Job Title: Seasonal Kitten Nursery Program Assistant (6 months)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Full Time/Temporary

Salary: $22.66/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 to build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA, an open-door shelter which accepts all animals, has placed 100% of healthy dogs and cats into new homes. Our work means 6,300 lives saved each year. Our Foster Program allows our treatable companion animals to thrive in a home environment before they are ready for adoption.

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Who you are: Someone who believes in animal welfare and is ready to impact the Kitten Nursery by providing daily hands-on support for the Kitten Nursery volunteers and kittens. You have excellent attention to detail and ensure kittens are fed and cleaned during daily shifts. You’ll assist with kittens going to Foster Care from the nursery, stocking necessary supplies, and training new Kitten Nursery volunteers.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participates in the training of new volunteers, including proper cleaning and feeding procedures, animal handling, laundry, tour of the Lantos Center, and what to do in case of an animal emergency. Ensures all volunteers are appropriately trained with guidance from the Kitten Nursery Coordinator/Lantos Center Veterinary Services Coordinator.
• Determines which kittens fit the criteria for admittance to the Nursery and which do not, with guidance from the Kitten Nursery Coordinator/Lantos Center Veterinary Services Coordinator.
• Performs daily treatments for kittens in the nursery as needed. If needed, begins kittens on treatments using a protocol established by staff veterinarians, including those in quarantine for ringworm or panleukopenia.
• Administers daily medical treatment to all sheltered animals as prescribed by staff veterinarians.
• Assists staff veterinarian with the vet list at the adoption center if needed.
• Ensures that all screening, health checks, medical treatments, and other duties are completed accurately and in a timely manner. This includes administering vaccinations, dewormer, flea prevention as needed, and tests for FeLV and FIV as appropriate.
• Ensures the Nursery is adequately stocked at all times, including medications.
• Gathers supplies for animals either in foster or going to foster from the Kitten Nursery.

This job has no supervisor responsibilities.

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.
• High school diploma or GED; or one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous relevant experience handling animals is required. Animal handling experience in a veterinary setting is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Chameleon database software (or ability to become proficient within the first few weeks of hire). Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, computer keyboarding, and data entry.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License with a satisfactory record to be insured by our insurance company.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one-on-one to foster parents, volunteers, and other employees. Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide; perform these operations using units, weight measurement, and volume.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds.

• 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 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