Seasonal Kitten Nursery Program Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Seasonal Kitten Nursery Program Assistant (4 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. It is our mission is to build healthy relationships between people and animals. PHS/SPCA, an open-door shelter which accepts all animals, has placed 100% of healthy (physically and behaviorally) dogs and cats into new homes. Our work means 5,000 lives saved each year. Our Foster Program allows our treatable companion animals to thrive in a home environment before they are ready for adoption. To learn more about us, visit

Who you are: Someone that truly believes in animal welfare and is ready to make an impact by providing daily hands-on support for the Kitten Nursery volunteers and kittens residing in the Kitten Nursery. You have excellent attention to detail and ensure kittens are fed and cleaned throughout the daily shifts. You’ll assist with kittens going to Foster Care from the nursery, stocking necessary supplies, and training new Kitten Nursery volunteers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participates in the training of new volunteers, including proper cleaning and

feeding procedures, animal handling, laundry, tour of the Lantos Center, and what to do in case of an animal emergency. Ensures all volunteers are appropriately and adequately trained with the guidance and support of The Kitten Nursery Coordinator/ Lantos Center Veterinary Services Coordinator

• Determines which kittens fit the criteria for admittance to the Nursery and which do not with the guidance and support from Kitten Nursery Coordinator/ Lantos Center Veterinary Services Coordinator.

• Performs daily treatments for the kittens in the nursery as needed. If needed, begin kittens on treatments using a treatment protocol established by staff Veterinarians. This includes kittens on quarantine for ringworm or panleukopenia.

• Administers daily medical treatment to all sheltered animals as prescribed by staff veterinarians.

• Assists staff veterinarian with the vet list at the adoption center if needed.

• Ensures that all screening, health checks, medical treatments, and other duties are completed accurately and in a timely manner. This includes administering vaccinations, dewormer, and flea prevention as needed—tests for Felv and FIV as appropriate.

• Ensures the Nursery is adequately stocked at all times, including medications.

• Gathers supplies for animals either in foster or going to foster from the Kitten Nursery.

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

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