Animal Welfare Lead

Nebraska Humane • Omaha, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Support health and well-being of all animals under the care of the Nebraska Humane Society (NHS).

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in an animal welfare agency such as a vet office, animal shelter, etc.
• Display affection and compassion for animals and concern for their welfare.
• Must adhere to highest ethical standards: possess trustworthiness, exercise maturity and sound judgment while maintaining a professional manner and personal appearance.
• Be comfortable and skilled working with a culturally diverse staff and community.
• Must be considerate, respectful and display a helpful demeanor to all employees, volunteers, and customers.
• Must be able to work cordially, safely and efficiently in fast-paced, stressful conditions.
• Must possess the ability to cope with loss of animal life from illness, injury and euthanasia.
• Must be able to manage the emotional aspect of end of life services and humane euthanasia, and support employees in high-emotion circumstances.
• Must exhibit the organization core values of compassion for all animals, respect and dignity for all, strive for excellence, and teamwork.
• Ability to safely and humanely handle animals.
• Ability to respectfully give and receive feedback.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Ability to work in close proximity of others.
• Ability to work around all types of animals without allergic reaction.
• Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated.
• Ability to be flexible and resilient in ever changing conditions.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft operating systems and computer literate in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience using an animal sheltering computer program such as Chameleon.
• Associates degree in a Science related field.
• Certification in euthanasia by injection.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sanitation of all dog housing areas is completed daily and according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensure laundry and dishes are done daily.
• Assist with training of new Animal Welfare dog staff.
• Point person for BMI cleaning staff.
• Provide on-going mentoring and training of Animal Welfare staff.
• Perform daily change over list and determine the current status of all shelter animals.
• Maintain overall cleanliness of sheltering areas including hallways and storage areas.
• Assist with scheduling of dog staff.
• Properly prepare and submit animals for rabies testing.
• Perform humane euthanasia by injection.
• Check and enter paperwork in preparation for euthanasia.
• Assist with and/or perform daily euthanasia’s.
• Loading of deceased animals into the crematorium.
• Cleaning of the crematorium and cooler.
• Be able to perform all dog staff duties in the Animal Welfare department.
• Ensure Animal Welfare employees are implementing behavior and kennel enrichment programs daily.
• Assist in the training of volunteers and interns.
• Ensure a positive work environment in which employees feel appreciated.
• Lead Animal Welfare staff in the absence of supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED