Why Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedAdvocates for humane treatment and quality of life for all animals.
- Shelter & field services: the society's animal shelter provides sanctuary for over 12,000 abused, unwanted, injured and orphaned animals every year including, dogs, cats, other companion animals, exotics, native wildlife and farmed animals far and away the largest animal care…$8.5M spent in FY2024
- Wildlife: the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA wildlife care center (the center) treats thousands of wild, native animals each year, including injured and orphaned ducks, geese, hawks, owls, songbirds and mammals, releasing the wild animals IT is able to rehabilitate…$6.5M spent in FY2024
- Community education & outreach: community outreach programs include significantly discounted services for feral cat caregivers; a safe pets program which provides sanctuary for the companion animals of domestic abuse victims fearful of leaving their animals in the hands of their…$1.4M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenJob Title: Registered Veterinary Technician FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; Part Time ( 24-30 hours per week) (Will consider Full Time) Salary: $25.00-$35.00/hour (DOE); plus Sign-on Bonus ($2,500 - $5,000 DOE) Excellent benefits package available Who are we: 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 is truly an open admission shelter, not only accepting many pet animals who might be refused at other shelters, but also taking care of injured and orphaned native wildlife from San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties.
Our work means 6,300 lives saved each year. Our spay and neuter clinic offers low-cost services to the community. To learn more about us, visit www.phs-spca.org . Who are you: You enjoy rehabilitating animals to great health and making a difference for the animals that come through our doors. With your veterinary knowledge, you can readily assist our veterinary staff through precise medical evaluations, surgeries, and procedures. Your passion for animal care extends to our shelter workplace and our clients. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Perform physical exams. Restrain animals for exams and/or treatment.
Perform inventory and stock and re-stock supplies. Perform laboratory procedures including the use of a microscope, blood and dental machines. Initiation of emergency medical practices as necessary. Calculate and prepare medications for patients. Induce and maintain animals under anesthesia. Ensure that all animals are monitored while under anesthesia. Assist veterinarian during surgery. Ensure that each animal receives the proper vaccinations. Provide humane care and treatment of all sheltered animals. Perform admitting and discharge duties for public and shelter animals. Calculate and draw pre-anesthetic/anesthetic drugs prior to surgery.
Maintain controlled substances log for Spay & Neuter and In-House Clinic. Responsible for the surgical preparation of patients, including sterilization, administration of pre-surgical injections. Assist the Veterinarians at PHS/SPCA in surgery or as needed. Maintain proper paperwork and medical records as required by law. Maintain department equipment in good working order. Report items for repair/replacement as needed to management as necessary. Euthanize and/or assist with euthanasia of animals as needed in accordance with PHS/SPCA policies and procedures. Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in all work spaces. Supervisory Responsibilities : This position may supervise 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…
About Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
From its Form 990- Budget $28.1M · Animal-Related
- Staff 245 · founded 1950
- Pays its leaders $132K–$284K (9 reported)
- Open jobs 11 · Jobs at Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA · Full 990 report