Animal Care Intake Manager

Animal Friends of the Valleys • Wildomar, CA

46d • Onsite

About The Position

Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV) is seeking an Animal Care Intake Manager to join their team. AFV is a leading animal shelter serving multiple cities and providing top-quality animal welfare and control services. This role is for someone looking to make a difference in animal welfare.

Requirements

• One of the following documented certifications: Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
• Strong experience and knowledge in conducting health exams for incoming animals
• Ability to make decisions regarding the care and welfare of animals
• Minimum of 2 years of managerial experience in an animal care / veterinary organization
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships and teamwork both within the Animal Care staff and with other departments
• Current certification to conduct animal euthanasia, or completion of certification to conduct animal euthanasia within 3 months from date of selection
• A love of admin and paperwork - or strong administrative and clerical management skills
• Ability to clean, lift, bend, walk and handle animals, supplies and equipment
• Ability to maintain the confidential information of clients
• Ability to remain calm and efficiently lead under fast-paced, high-stress work periods
• Excellent, courteous customer service demeanor and skills with AFV staff and clients

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise assigned Animal Care staff, including the Health Check Department in coordination with Animal Care Center Manager
• Daily oversight of kennel operations to include intake, animal care, feeding and cleaning of kennels and animal shelter enclosures
• Scheduling, training, hiring, performance reviews, conflict resolution and other managerial duties for assigned staff
• Lots of interaction with dogs, cats, and some bunnies
• Ensuring all staff provide maximum standard of care to all animals in the Shelter
• Alerts the Executive Director, Operations Manager and staff to potential population crisis, disease epidemics, or other factors that may affect the health and welfare of the animals under AFV care
• Maintain current knowledge of the Shelter animal population and status
• Assume kennel attendant tasks including cleaning, sanitation and client service as needed

Benefits

• Training courses and continuing education
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, insurance benefits available
• Colonial Voluntary Insurance
• 403B Retirement Savings (Think 401K for non-profits.)
• Uniform / Scrubs Allowance
• Extensive Employee Discount Program to help you save money on a wide variety of products and services.
• Employee Assistance Program to help you through life’s challenges, including counseling and coaching services; assistance with legal, financial and career questions; and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed