Dog 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.

Division: Operations

Reports To: Shelter Senior Manager

Compensation: $13/hour

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.

Email your resume to sheltermanager@caabr.org