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Consider working for an organization where all employees are passionate about what they do and truly care about their organization's mission. That's what people find at the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA. Since every staff member has some interaction with the public, we strive to hire enthusiastic people who not only consider themselves animal lovers, but also "people" people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
If interested in any of the positions listed below, please print our Application for Employment, complete all sections, and return it via postal mail, along with a cover letter, to:
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
Attn: Human Resources
12 Airport Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94401
You may also email or fax your application and/or resume with a cover letter to:
Email: Careers@PHS-SPCA.org
Fax: 650/685-0678
Application for Employment (pdf)
Last updated: May 9, 2013
Currently open positions are:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports to Animal Rescue & Control Division and the Captain of the Animal Rescue & Control department. Professionally testify in court or at other animal related hearings when necessary. Promote humane attitudes toward care and treatment of animals by education and example. Answer questions and advise the public regarding animal welfare issues, ordinances, quarantines, adoptions, other animal laws and related issues.
DUTIES
Patrol assigned areas within San Mateo County in a patrol vehicle using safe driving practices. Pick-up stray animals, rescue and/or relocate animals in distress in a safe and humane manner. Locate, quarantine and observe animals for symptoms of rabies. Pick-up and remove dead animals. Assist in euthanasia or euthanize animals as necessary. Prepare reports and maintain daily work records in appropriate forms. Operate a 2-way radio in a professional manner. Maintain the patrol vehicle in a clean and orderly manner, stocked with the necessary equipment. Maintain vehicle and equipment in good working order. Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School graduate and at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record
- Must complete an extensive background investigation, including felony check and psychological examination.
- Must successfully complete a course in 832 PC (law enforcement course) within one year of employment as an officer
- Must be able to perform assigned duties as required.
- My have a pleasant personality; good verbal and written communication skills
- Must have the ability to work well and communicate effectively with the public, fellow employees and volunteers.
- Must be highly motivated toward the welfare and humane treatment of all animals
- Must show maturity and good judgment; perform the job in a professional manner and work effectively under pressure
- Able to work effectively without close supervision
- Must be able to lift 50lbs from ground to waist
- Keyboard skills and/or computer literate
- Pleasant in nature, can work well with others, and team player
WORKING CONDITIONS
Dealing with possible unruly, vicious and dangerous animals and impounding the same safely and humanely; possible hostile public; operation of a vehicle under all types of weather/road condition, heavy and fast-paced workload; possible exposure to parasites and infectious disease; strenuous activity; must be willing to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays and standby.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Compensation starts at $15.60/hour plus a six month increase. This is a union position. Medical and retirement benefits are available to eligible employees.
Staff Veterinarian Part Time
Job Title: Staff Veterinarian Part Time
Department: Veterinary Services
Reports To: Veterinary Chief of Staff
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary: To ensure that all animals in the shelter receive adequate and appropriate veterinary care. To perform spay and neuter surgery. To implement protocols, procedures, medical evaluations and treatment of animals as set by the Chief of Staff and PHS/SPCA management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Perform physical exam on animals at PHS/SPCA to diagnose and to generate a treatment plan.
- Provide emergency medical care as needed.
- Maintain proper paperwork and medical records as required by law.
- Provide shelter staff with clear and concise information regarding the medical condition, diagnosis, treatment plan and long term prognosis.
- Consult with specialists on specific medical cases when appropriate.
- Participate in vaccination clinics.
- Attend continuing education seminars.
- Perform animal necropsies and write reports for animal control as needed.
- Perform surgery, ranging from spays and neuters to emergency procedures, as required.
- Perform diagnostic tests including x-ray, blood work, cytology, and fecals.
- Provide leadership and direction to veterinary staff, technicians, assistants and volunteers.
- Participate in writing educational materials and articles for PHS/SPCA.
- Perform spay and neuter surgery on shelter and public animals.
- Induce and maintain animals under anesthesia. Operate anesthetic machine and surgical monitoring equipment. Ensure that all animals are monitored while under anesthesia.
- Maintain department equipment in good working order. Report items for repair/replacement as needed to Animal Care Manager.
- Provide humane care and treatment of all sheltered animals.
- Euthanize and/or assist with euthanasia of animals as needed in accordance with PHS/SPCA policies and procedures and California state law.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in all work spaces.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position indirectly supervises Registered Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants and volunteers.
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.
Education and/or Experience:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree with two or more years experience in clinic setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid California Veterinary Medical License.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, shelter medical records and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must become proficient with Chameleon Database software and Microsoft Office within probationary period.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid California Veterinary Medical License.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals; routine exposure to zoonotic diseases, aggressive and feral animals; routinely exposed to mechanical moving parts; outside weather conditions and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Special Events Manager
Job Title: Special Events Manager
Department: Development and Planned Giving
Reports To: Vice President of Development & Planned Giving
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary: Manages special events and participates in fundraising activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : include the following (other duties may be assigned):
- Strategic planning, execution and evaluation of special events, including but not limited to a fashion show, golf tournament, walk-a-thon, and silent and live auction gala.
- Recruit and develop corporate sponsorships for events or programs
- Responsible for reaching fundraising goals for each event
- Assist in designing collateral materials for events
- Responsible for marketing and PR of events including bulk mailings
- Responsible for creative aspects of events to bring in element of fun
- Solicit in-kind items for events
- Manage outside vendors for all events
- Write articles regarding the events for our internal and external newsletters
- Assist in recruiting and managing volunteers for day of event
- Create budgets for events
- Manage event committees
- Assist development division in the planning of donor cultivation or recognition events.
- Work effectively under pressure to deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Work professionally with the public, volunteers and fellow co-workers.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervises 15-45 Special Events volunteers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities training volunteers; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining volunteers; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or two to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EOE/M/F/D/V
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