Animal Services Field Supervisor

Prince William County Government•Manassas, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prince William County Police Department’s Animal Services Bureau is seeking an Animal Care Supervisor to join their staff. This role is responsible for ensuring a clean and welcoming facility that offers a high level of care to Prince William County’s homeless pets and customers. Animal Care Supervisors are responsible for supervising all daily activities of the Animal Care staff to ensure clean, appropriate housing environments. They are responsible for the daily flow of the animal population through our facility by managing intakes, behavioral evaluations, rescue coordination, and adoption readiness. The successful candidate will have compassion for animals, have skills to empower staff, strong organizational skills, the ability to handle conflicts, knowledge and experience with a variety of animal species, knowledge of companion animal diseases and medical conditions, animal handling skills, and experience in the supervision of staff. All interviews will take place at a Prince William County Police Department facility, and candidates will be expected to attend in person.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
3 years of related experience in animal care/husbandry and handling.
Must acquire euthanasia certification within 1 year of employment (training provided).
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Must be able to work with a wide variety of animals, to include those that are aggressive.

Nice To Haves

4 years of experience with job related animal care/husbandry and handling.
1-2 years supervisory experience in any field may substitute for a portion of required animal care experience.

Responsibilities

Supervising all daily activities of the Animal Care staff to ensure clean, appropriate housing environments.
Managing intakes, behavioral evaluations, rescue coordination, and adoption readiness.
Ensuring a clean and welcoming facility that offers a high level of care to Prince William County’s homeless pets and customers.