Associate Director of Animal and Medical Care

Humane Fort Wayne•Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Humane Fort Wayne is seeking an Associate Director of Animal & Medical Care to lead our shelter's medical, behavioral, and animal care programs. In this role, you'll guide a dedicated team while ensuring every animal receives exceptional care, enrichment, and the best opportunity for a positive outcome. As the Associate Director of Animal & Medical Care, you'll help shape the future of our shelter by leading innovative programs that improve the lives of thousands of animals each year. If you're a collaborative leader who believes every animal deserves exceptional care and every team member deserves strong support, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Active Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential in good standing.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and on-call.
Fear Free for Shelters course within 60 days of employment (Required).
Leadership experience in animal welfare, veterinary medicine, shelter operations, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of shelter medicine, animal behavior, and population management.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to inspire teams, drive continuous improvement, and make compassionate, evidence-based decisions.
Passion for Humane Fort Wayne's mission and commitment to exceptional animal welfare.
Maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of shelter medical care, including intake, treatment, vaccinations, disease prevention, and recovery.
Manage medical programs such as surgery coordination, isolation and quarantine, foster medical support, neonatal care, and humane end-of-life services.
Monitor medical outcomes and implement improvements that enhance animal health and welfare.
Develop and oversee evidence-based behavior assessment and enrichment programs for dogs and cats.
Support behavior evaluations, playgroups, enrichment activities, and behavior modification plans.
Promote quality of life by reducing shelter stress and increasing adoption readiness.
Supervise Animal and Medical Care Leads responsible for daily shelter operations.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Coach and mentor team members while maintaining high standards of animal care.
Collaborate with veterinarians and cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding medical and behavioral care.
Ensure accurate medical and behavioral records while maintaining compliance with shelter medicine best practices and applicable regulations.
Support strategic initiatives that improve animal outcomes and operational excellence.