Cat Care Supervisor (Full Time)

Job Summary: Responsible for providing a high standard of care and humane handling for all shelter animals and maintaining a safe and sanitary facility for animals and people. Ensures all animals’ nutrition, housing, enrichment and other care needs are met on a daily basis.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Clean, disinfect, and maintain all animal housing spaces on a daily and continuous basis, adhering to CAA Standard Operating Procedures and protocols for animal care, kennel maintenance, sanitation, parasite and disease control, and other animal care practices

• Trains new hires in accordance of Standard Operating Procedures 

• Is responsible for daily animal care operations, (All shifts are covered, proper cleaning protocols are being followed and all assigned daily tasks are completed)

• Provide appropriate diet, clean water, and enrichment to all animals according to SOPs and as directed by management and medical personnel

• Move animals around the facility as directed by animal care management team and ensure that all animal locations and stages are correctly entered into PetPoint

• Monitor animals’ health and behaviors, and record observations at least daily according to SOP. Report signs of illness and behavior concerns as directed to appropriate personnel.

• Perform and/or assist with humane euthanasia. 

• Keep all animal areas stocked with food, litter, cleaning supplies, and other essential items, informing Managers when items need replenishment or repair

• Record clear and concise notes regarding animal behavior and care in PetPoint

• Arranges and carries out proper disposal of deceased animals 

• Completes annual employee reviews in collaboration with Animal Care Manager  

• Performs rounds with team on assigned days

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Follow the mission of CAA

• Be familiar with all shelter Standard Operating Procedures and the Employee Manual

• Is a Self-starter

• Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions and animal handling and behavior

• Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness

• Ability to represent CAA in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers and staff.

• Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within CAA, with volunteers, the public and be a team player.

• Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.

• Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format.

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.

• Ability to manage the emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment in a positive, professional manner

• Familiarity with basic word processing systems and medical data and management programs

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted regularly, 50+ pounds assisted

• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity on a daily basis, including but not limited to: lifting and carrying, reaching, stooping, standing, squatting and bending. Regularly moves about the facilities to coordinate work.

• Due to the nature of shelter work, may be exposed to deceased, fractious, or aggressive animals; hostile or irate persons; zoonotic or other diseases; allergens; unpleasant noises, odors, or sights; and extreme temperatures.

Required Professional Licensing or Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Valid Louisiana State Driver’s License

• Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician through the LSBVM or be willing to become certified.

Email your resume to sheltermanager@caabr.org

Dog Caretaker (Full time)

Department: Operations

Supervisor: Shelter Senior Manager

Job duties include but are not limited to: 

• Clean, sanitize and maintain kennels and animal living areas on a daily basis.

• Feed animals according to feeding protocols. 

• Ensure animals have free choice of clean water at all times 

• Follow proper safety measures and procedures when using chemicals and cleaning supplies. 

• Inform supervisor of any health issues with the animals. 

• Inform supervisor of any kennels needing repair. 

• When applicable, utilize Pet Point for all necessary communication (changing locations, updating behavior memos) 

• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked work area 

• Maintain laundry area, food prep area, and general storage, ensuring areas are kept clean, organized, and stocked at all times 

• Perform and/or assist with humane euthanasia 

Knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of this position: 

• Follow the mission of CAA. 

• Enjoy working with animals and have a genuine concern for their care and well-being. Be familiar with all shelter Standard Operating Procedures and the Employee Manual. Self-starter. 

• Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions and animal handling and behavior. Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness. 

• Ability to represent CAA in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers and staff. 

• Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within CAA, with volunteers, the public and be a team player. 

• Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions. 

• Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format. 

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. 

• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures. 

Required Professional Licensing or Certifications: 

High School Diploma or GED 

Physical Demands: The work is performed in animal housing areas and shelter surroundings. Typical position requires workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects. 

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow another job related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

Send your resume to sheltermanager@caabr.org

Facilities and Fleet manager

Title: Facilities and Fleet Manager

Division: Operations

Reports To: Director of Operations 

Description: 

The Facilities Manager plays a critical role in shaping the public's perception of the CAA by ensuring that our shelter facility is maintained to the highest standards. Your commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment is vital for promoting a positive and professional image of CAA, while also safeguarding the health and well-being of our staff and the animals in our care.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• The Facilities Manager should always maintain a well-kept and clean facility. Proper maintenance includes daily debris removal inside and outside of the building, maintenance of items that need repair, including walls, floors, ceilings, and lighting. Continuous monitoring and upkeep of play yards.  Anything that appears not to be functioning properly should either be repaired or reported to higher management levels immediately, so it can be addressed

• Supervise and assist Facilities Specialist in daily sweeping and mopping of the lobby and employee entrance and other areas that need cleaning, maintains hand sanitizers throughout the building, Clean windows, collects and disposes waste, clean and sanitize bathrooms daily. 

• Provides maintenance and minor repairs of the facility. Inspects the washers and dryers, ensuring proper use of laundry/grooming rooms, inspects and maintains lawn equipment.

• Train CAA staff on the proper usage and protection of CAA equipment.

• Manage tracking all valuable assets of CAA.

• Consult with vendors, contractors and repair personnel to maintain the building.

• Creates schedule of service contracts and building inspections executed by Operations Director.

• Keep an inventory of manuals and warranties for building equipment, including architect plans for the building for future use if needed.

• Manage inventory of CAA vehicles, maintenance records, repairs, routine oil changes and inspections as needed.

• Maintain inventory of necessary supplies for the Facility and Fleet Department.

• Direct and supervise appropriate tasks for community service workers.

• Ensure all proper PPE is being used by Facilities and Fleet Team.

• Maintain all records of repair and maintenance work conducted at CAA. 

• Assist in other departments as needed.

• On call for after hours emergencies 24/7

Knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of this position:

• Follow the mission of CAA.

• Be familiar with all shelter Standard Operating Procedures and the Employee Manual.

• Self-starter.

• Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness.

• Ability to represent CAA in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers and staff.

• Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within CAA, with volunteers, the public and be a team player.

• Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.

• Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format.

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.

• Familiarity with basic word processing systems.

Required Professional Licensing or Certifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Louisiana State Driver’s 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 job duties, employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, talk or hear, walk;  use hands to finger; handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. Regularly required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. 

• While performing job duties employees may work near live animals, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes related to cleaning chemicals, and airborne particles. 

• Moderately loud noise level  

This position is integral to ensuring that the CAA remains a safe and welcoming place for both staff and animals, and your contributions will have a lasting impact on our community's perception of our organization.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

Employee Classification: Non Exempt employee

Please email your resume to operations@caabr.org