Animal Care Shelter Supervisor

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is looking to hire an Animal Care Shelter Supervisor - Surgery Supervisor for our onsite shelter clinic. In this role you will oversee a group of clinic technicians dedicated to the pre and post operation care of all our shelter and foster animals. The ideal candidate has previous leadership experience in a shelter or veterinarian clinic overseeing high volume surgeries. PACC provides anywhere from 40 to 70 surgeries a day in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Four years of experience working with and treating animals, or enforcing animal control laws, regulations and ordinances, or providing administrative support in an animal care setting INCLUDING one year of lead or supervisory experience. (Lead/Supervisory experience may be concurrent with general experience.)
• Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
• OR: Three years of experience with Pima County as an Animal Care Technician, Animal Care Field Officer, Animal Care Assistant or closely related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Within nine months of appointment, employees must receive the full series of pre-exposure rabies immunizations. Medical inability to be immunized or previous immunization must be verified by the County Physician prior to employment. Recommended boosters are required for the duration of employment, unless medically excused or physiologically unable to develop immunity.
• Some positions may require fluency in English and a second language as determined by the Department.
• This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.
• This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen, which may include respirator fit test.
• Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Action Activity - bending, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping
• Motion Activity - grasping
• Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, and equipment alarms
• Speaking Activity - In person, on a phone, on a radio
• Vision - operate motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception, have peripheral vision

Nice To Haves

• Minimum four (4) years experience supervising or managing in a veterinary clinic environment.
• Minimum four (4) years experience assisting surgery in an animal clinic or shelter setting.
• Minimum three (3) years experience assisting high volume spay and neuter.
• Minimum three (3) years experience providing customer service in an animal care setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates, and monitors all animal shelter operations including intake, pet resource center, care, treatment, adoption, quarantine, fostering, redemption, and euthanasia to ensure humane and safe handling
• Ensures the humane treatment, health, and welfare of all animals in shelter care, including performing health checks, administering medications and vaccines, monitoring behavior, and consulting with veterinarians
• Plans, organizes, and implements staff scheduling, training, and work assignments, and ensures compliance with humane care and safety procedures
• Evaluates employee performance, provides training and guidance, and makes recommendations on hiring, discipline, and personnel actions
• Establishes, revises, and implements unit standard operating procedures, maintains records and databases, compiles reports, and develops policy recommendations
• Provides direct animal care as needed, which may include handling, feeding, husbandry, behavior assessment, bandaging, splinting, administering medications, performing euthanasia, and documenting cases
• Supervises shelter teams including pet resources, intake, clinic or other unit supporting the overall goal of keeping families together, keeping pets with their families and reducing shelter overcrowding
• Assists in determining adoptability, ensures proper transfer or disposition of animals, and maintains accurate documentation
• Assists the public with intake, redemption, adoptions, inquiries, and complaints while promoting adoptions and providing information on animal control policies and laws
• Oversees licensing, owner redemption and other fees associated with shelter operations including balancing cash and credit
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with volunteers, rescue/welfare groups, other departments, and the community to support animal care and animal outcome and/or intake diversion programs
• Ensures workplace safety, investigates and documents accidents and incidents, and complies with local, state, and federal regulations

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• a generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

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