Job Title: Animal Care Technician

Division: Animal Care Services

Reports To: Manager, Animal Care

FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt; Union

Salary: $18.62 per hour



 

Essential Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned

· Provide humane care for all animals in the Peninsula Humane Society's care

· Clean and disinfect all animal areas as necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary environment

· Feed and ensure water is available at all times for all animals

· Unload, store and restock Animal Care Department supplies

· Certified in Euthanasia within six months of employment in house

· Perform euthanasia in accordance with the Peninsula Humane Society policies and California laws as needed

· Perform owner present euthanasia as needed

· Perform decapitations on select animals per the guidelines of the health department as needed

· Perform proper disposal of deceased animals

· Perform light maintenance and other janitorial duties

· Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers

· Provide assistance to other departments as assigned

· Ensure a positive public image by enhancing the “behind the scenes” operation of the organization

· Work to help improve the quality of life for animals

 

Qualifications:

· 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.

· Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Must be able to lift up to 50lbs from ground to waist

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

All permanent employees working 20+ hours per week

· Medical /Dental /Vision/Life/ Flex Spending

· 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 (link removed)/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