Seasonal Kitten Nursery Program Assistant
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, Burlingame, CA, United States
Job Title:
Seasonal Kitten Nursery Program Assistant (6 months)
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt/Full Time/Temporary
Salary:
$22.66/hour
Who We Are:
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is a local, private, non‑profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. We build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA is an open‑door shelter that accepts all animals and has placed 100% of healthy dogs and cats into new homes. Each year, we save 6,300 lives. Our Foster Program allows animals to thrive in a home environment before adoption. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org.
Who You Are:
You truly believe in animal welfare and are ready to make an impact by providing daily hands‑on support for the Kitten Nursery volunteers and kittens. You have excellent attention to detail and ensure kittens are fed and cleaned throughout daily shifts. You will assist with kittens moving to Foster Care, stock supplies, and train new volunteers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in training of new volunteers, including proper cleaning and feeding procedures, animal handling, laundry, tours of the Lantos Center, and emergency protocols. Ensure volunteers receive adequate training under the guidance of the Kitten Nursery Coordinator and Lantos Center Veterinary Services Coordinator.
Determine which kittens qualify for admission to the Nursery with guidance from the Kitten Nursery Coordinator and Veterinary Services Coordinator.
Perform daily treatments for kittens as needed, including initiating treatments following a protocol established by staff veterinarians. Supervise kittens on quarantine for ringworm or panleukopenia.
Administer daily medical treatments as prescribed by staff veterinarians.
Assist the staff veterinarian with the adoption center vet list as needed.
Ensure all screening, health checks, medical treatments, vaccinations, dewormers, flea prevention, and relevant tests (FELV, FIV) are completed accurately and timely.
Keep the Nursery stocked with medications and supplies.
Gather supplies for animals either in foster or heading to foster from the Kitten Nursery.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
Must pass a background check upon hire.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience; one year related experience or training is required. Prior animal handling experience is required, with veterinary setting experience highly preferred.
Knowledge of Chameleon database software (or ability to become proficient within first few weeks). Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, keyboarding, and data entry.
Valid California Driver’s License with a satisfactory record.
Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions and correspondence; effective oral communication with volunteers, foster parents, and staff.
Basic arithmetic skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using units, weight, and volume.
Frequent lifting and moving of up to 50–75 pounds.
Benefits
Sick pay
Employee Assistance Plan
Retirement plan
Free vaccines, spay
euter, microchipping, and two pet adoptions for employees with pets
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.
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.
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Seasonal Kitten Nursery Program Assistant (6 months)
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt/Full Time/Temporary
Salary:
$22.66/hour
Who We Are:
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA (PHS/SPCA) is a local, private, non‑profit charitable organization dedicated to animal welfare. We build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA is an open‑door shelter that accepts all animals and has placed 100% of healthy dogs and cats into new homes. Each year, we save 6,300 lives. Our Foster Program allows animals to thrive in a home environment before adoption. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org.
Who You Are:
You truly believe in animal welfare and are ready to make an impact by providing daily hands‑on support for the Kitten Nursery volunteers and kittens. You have excellent attention to detail and ensure kittens are fed and cleaned throughout daily shifts. You will assist with kittens moving to Foster Care, stock supplies, and train new volunteers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in training of new volunteers, including proper cleaning and feeding procedures, animal handling, laundry, tours of the Lantos Center, and emergency protocols. Ensure volunteers receive adequate training under the guidance of the Kitten Nursery Coordinator and Lantos Center Veterinary Services Coordinator.
Determine which kittens qualify for admission to the Nursery with guidance from the Kitten Nursery Coordinator and Veterinary Services Coordinator.
Perform daily treatments for kittens as needed, including initiating treatments following a protocol established by staff veterinarians. Supervise kittens on quarantine for ringworm or panleukopenia.
Administer daily medical treatments as prescribed by staff veterinarians.
Assist the staff veterinarian with the adoption center vet list as needed.
Ensure all screening, health checks, medical treatments, vaccinations, dewormers, flea prevention, and relevant tests (FELV, FIV) are completed accurately and timely.
Keep the Nursery stocked with medications and supplies.
Gather supplies for animals either in foster or heading to foster from the Kitten Nursery.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
Must pass a background check upon hire.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience; one year related experience or training is required. Prior animal handling experience is required, with veterinary setting experience highly preferred.
Knowledge of Chameleon database software (or ability to become proficient within first few weeks). Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, keyboarding, and data entry.
Valid California Driver’s License with a satisfactory record.
Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions and correspondence; effective oral communication with volunteers, foster parents, and staff.
Basic arithmetic skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using units, weight, and volume.
Frequent lifting and moving of up to 50–75 pounds.
Benefits
Sick pay
Employee Assistance Plan
Retirement plan
Free vaccines, spay
euter, microchipping, and two pet adoptions for employees with pets
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.
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.
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