Wildlife Transport Specialist

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA

Wildlife Transport Specialist transporting a variety of wildlife for the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA. Responsible for safe transport and care for injured and orphaned animals.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeSaratoga • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $23 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates safe driving practices and effective communication while transporting wildlife. Proficient in multitasking and maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure, with a commitment to animal care and organizational operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Valid California Driver’s LicenseSafe Driving PracticesWildlife Transport ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Animal HandlingData EntryDaily Activity ReportingTwo-Way Radio OperationLifting 50-75 Pounds

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationMultitaskingCalm Under PressureFlexible ScheduleTeamwork

Industry Keywords

Wildlife RehabilitationConservationPublic Image EnhancementAnimal CareTraffic Law Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Transport within San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties in a vehicle using safe driving practices.
Pick up and deliver wildlife to Conservation Center.
Provide humane handling and care for all wild animals in care.
Ensure all animals are safely and adequately confined at the time of transport.
Ensure all available paperwork and background information related to animal intake is collected from intake sites and accompanies the animal to the Conservation Center.
Abide by all traffic laws and use safe driving practices while maintaining a PHS/SPCA vehicle in a clean and orderly manner, stocked with the necessary equipment.
Operate a two-way radio in a professional manner.
Maintain a daily activity report.
Communicate professionally and effectively with coworkers, volunteers, and representatives from other organizations.
Work quickly and effectively under pressure to deliver animals efficiently to the Conservation Center.
Occasionally assist with wildlife releases.
Provide assistance to Wildlife Rehabilitation Department as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure a positive public image, enhance the operation of the organization, and improve the quality of life for animals.
Report items for repair/replacement as needed to appropriate supervisory staff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid California Driver’s License with clean driving record to be insured with PHS insurance.
Able to multitask and work efficiently and calmly under stressful circumstances.
Must be able to work well in a team environment and have a professional demeanor.
Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Be comfortable transporting a wide variety of wildlife.
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.
Basic knowledge or become proficient with Microsoft Office and computer keyboarding skills and data entry.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent Benefits Package Available