Seasonal Kitten Nursery Program Assistant

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisor 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.
• Upon hire, must pass a background check.
• High school diploma or general education degree (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.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Chameleon database software (or become proficient within first few weeks of hire). Basic knowledge, or become proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, computer keyboarding skills, 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 in one-on-one situations to foster parents, 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.
• 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 at www.peninsulahumanesociety.org/careers [http://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