Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
Wildlife Intake Technician - San Jose
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
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Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA . Job Summary
Responsible for the daily intake, initial medical assessment, and transfer of wildlife from satellite intake facility to Saratoga. Essential Duties and 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. 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. 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. Mandatory certifications and training as specified. Work Environment
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, zoonotic disease, exposure to aggressive/feral animals and toxic or caustic chemicals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome a diverse pool of applicants. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
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Wildlife Intake Technician - San Jose
role at
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA The
Wildlife Intake Technician - San Jose
role is available at
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA . Job Summary
Responsible for the daily intake, initial medical assessment, and transfer of wildlife from satellite intake facility to Saratoga. Essential Duties and 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. 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. 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. Mandatory certifications and training as specified. Work Environment
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, zoonotic disease, exposure to aggressive/feral animals and toxic or caustic chemicals. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome a diverse pool of applicants. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
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