Wildlife Care Technician

Ltd Global; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization focused on animal welfare in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a full-time animal care worker. This role includes humane care for wildlife, cleaning, and training volunteers, requiring a flexible schedule and a high school diploma. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, accommodating the emotional aspects of animal care.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule, able to work weekends, holidays, swing shifts, and graveyard shifts.
• Must pass a background check upon hire.
• Related experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides humane care for all wild animals in care.
• Cleans and disinfects animal areas.
• Prepares diets and ensures water is provided.

Skills

Humane care for wild animals

Ability to manage emotional aspects of end-of-life services

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About the organization
A nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare and the protection of animals in the Peninsula area of the San Francisco Bay Area in California. The organization offers various services and programs focused on animal care, adoption, education, and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Provides humane care for all wild animals in care.
• Cleans and disinfects all animal areas to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Prepares diets, feeds, and ensures water is provided as directed for wildlife.
• Unloads, stores, and restocks Wildlife Care Center supplies.
• Helps provide enrichment for wildlife patients.
• Performs light maintenance and janitorial duties.
• Assists in training new staff and volunteers.
• Provides assistance to other departments as assigned to ensure a positive public image, enhance operations, and improve animal care quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Disposes of deceased animals.
• Assists with animal releases as necessary.
• Maintains department equipment in good working order; reports repairs or replacements needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assists in training and supervising department volunteers; reports performance issues to managers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or six months to one-year related experience or training; or equivalent.
• Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Flexible schedule; able to work weekends, holidays, swing shifts, and graveyard shifts as needed.
• Ability to manage emotional aspects of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia; support staff in high-emotion circumstances.
• Must pass a background check upon hire.

Note: This position is on-site in Saratoga, with travel to Burlingame for training. Are you able to accommodate that?

Are you able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, swing, and graveyard shifts?

This is a full-time position with benefits, offering $21.22-$23 per hour. Are you comfortable with this rate?

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