Wildlife Transport & Care Specialist — Full-Time

Peninsula-Humane-Society; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA in Saratoga, CA is hiring a Wildlife Transport Specialist to move wildlife between satellite locations and the Conservation Center. This on-site role requires a clean California driver’s license, the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and a flexible schedule including weekends.

Salary ranges from $22.66 to $23 per hour, depending on experience. The position emphasizes humane handling and collaboration with partner agencies to support wildlife rehabilitation efforts.

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• Valid California Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Must be able to lift 50–75 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including weekends/holidays.
• Ability to work well in a team and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Transport wildlife within San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
• Pick up and deliver wildlife to the Conservation Center.
• Provide humane handling and care for all animals in care.
• Ensure all paperwork related to animal intake accompanies the animal.
• Operate a two-way radio professionally and maintain logs.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Safe driving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA in Saratoga, CA is hiring a Wildlife Transport Specialist to move wildlife between satellite locations and the Conservation Center. This on-site role requires a clean California driver’s license, the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and a flexible schedule including weekends.

Salary ranges from $22.66 to $23 per hour, depending on experience. The position emphasizes humane handling and collaboration with partner agencies to support wildlife rehabilitation efforts.