Overview
Wildlife Care Technician Jobs in Saratoga, California, USA at Ltd Global
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 that 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 as necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
Prepares diets, feeds, and ensures water is provided as directed for all wildlife.
Unloads, stores, and restocks Wildlife Care Center supplies.
Helps provide enrichment for wildlife patients.
Performs light maintenance and other janitorial duties.
Assists in the training of new staff and volunteers.
Provides assistance to other departments as assigned to ensure a positive public image, enhance the operation of the organization, and improve quality of care for animals.
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 items for repair/replacement as needed to appropriate supervisory staff.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assists in training and supervising department volunteers. Brings any performance issue to managers.
Qualifications:
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.
Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work on weekends, holidays, swing shift and graveyard shift as needed.
Possess the ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia, and support staff in high-emotion circumstances.
Upon hire, must pass a background check.
This position is on-site in Saratoga and includes travel to our Burlingame worksite for training. Are you able to accommodate that?*
Are you able to work a flexible schedule and have the ability to work on weekends, holidays, swing shifts, and graveyard shifts as needed?*
This is a full-time position with benefits, offering $21.22-$23 per hour. Are you comfortable with that rate?*
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Title: Wildlife Care Technician
Company: Ltd Global
Location: Saratoga, California, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary)
