Dog Care Supervisor (Full Time)
Department: Operations
Supervisor: Shelter Senior Manager
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 with 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
Email your resume to sheltermanager@caabr.org