Shelter Supervisor
Shelter Supervisor
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16-03-2025
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Job Description
Under the supervision of the Shelter Manager this position performs operational administrative and supervisory duties coordinating animal care service at the Citys Animal Shelter. Duties include supervising Animal Care Workers and Veterinarian Technicians answering questions from the public supervising & performing Euthanasia and conducting daily walkthroughs to ensure the health and wellbeing of the Shelters animal population. This position is considered weather essential personnel. This position will be required to work on an on call and as needed basis as determined by the needs of the department. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in the supervision and training of new Animal Care Workers and other Shelter staff and volunteers; makes work assignments and evaluates performance. Cleans and maintains kennels as needed Oversees the cleaning and sanitation of all kennels cages euthanasia and exam room areas. Serves as backup for the Shelter Manager in their absence. Assists in the coordinating of the delivery of medications prescribed by veterinarians for the ill and injured animals. Identifies maintenance needs and follows through with the maintenance repair and replacement of equipment as needed Maintains detailed records of daily activities and tasks assigned to subdepartments . Assists in the reclaim and adoption of animals from the shelter. Assists in the transfer of animals to partnering rescues Oversees and assists in the care and feeding of animals at the shelter. Performs euthanasia as required. Prepares rabies specimens as needed. Maintains extensive contact with various species of animals. Monitors activity and health of animals and must be able to detect clinical signs of various animal related diseases. Maintains and logs classified as used for euthanasia and tranquilization. Determines procurement needs regarding inventory food supplies and equipment and tracks and works with the office manager to initiate purchases. Assists in the administration of animal vaccinations and documents animals health history. Assists fellow staff in completing needed tasks. Reviews animal medical records to ensure appropriate history and tracking are being performed by subordinate staff. Performs animal drug dispensing and inventory control as needed. Accepts and collects payment for services and accounts for property and assets at the Shelter as assigned. Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job the employee will be required to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is also required to climb crawl crouch feel finger grasp handle pull push reach speak stand stoop talk see and walk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and preform repetitive motions. The employees work is conducted indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in a dynamic and physically threatening environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and make life and death decisions of themselves and others.
Required Qualifications
Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of two years of experience in animal care. Basic Animal Control Certificate for the State of Texas within one 1 year of hire and State of Texas Euthanasia Certification required within one 1 year of hire. Valid Texas Drivers License. Must have or be able to obtain preexposure rabies vaccinations within six 6 months of hire. The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining an applicants minimum qualifications and starting salary.
Under the supervision of the Shelter Manager this position performs operational administrative and supervisory duties coordinating animal care service at the Citys Animal Shelter. Duties include supervising Animal Care Workers and Veterinarian Technicians answering questions from the public supervising & performing Euthanasia and conducting daily walkthroughs to ensure the health and wellbeing of the Shelters animal population. This position is considered weather essential personnel. This position will be required to work on an on call and as needed basis as determined by the needs of the department. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in the supervision and training of new Animal Care Workers and other Shelter staff and volunteers; makes work assignments and evaluates performance. Cleans and maintains kennels as needed Oversees the cleaning and sanitation of all kennels cages euthanasia and exam room areas. Serves as backup for the Shelter Manager in their absence. Assists in the coordinating of the delivery of medications prescribed by veterinarians for the ill and injured animals. Identifies maintenance needs and follows through with the maintenance repair and replacement of equipment as needed Maintains detailed records of daily activities and tasks assigned to subdepartments . Assists in the reclaim and adoption of animals from the shelter. Assists in the transfer of animals to partnering rescues Oversees and assists in the care and feeding of animals at the shelter. Performs euthanasia as required. Prepares rabies specimens as needed. Maintains extensive contact with various species of animals. Monitors activity and health of animals and must be able to detect clinical signs of various animal related diseases. Maintains and logs classified as used for euthanasia and tranquilization. Determines procurement needs regarding inventory food supplies and equipment and tracks and works with the office manager to initiate purchases. Assists in the administration of animal vaccinations and documents animals health history. Assists fellow staff in completing needed tasks. Reviews animal medical records to ensure appropriate history and tracking are being performed by subordinate staff. Performs animal drug dispensing and inventory control as needed. Accepts and collects payment for services and accounts for property and assets at the Shelter as assigned. Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job the employee will be required to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is also required to climb crawl crouch feel finger grasp handle pull push reach speak stand stoop talk see and walk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and preform repetitive motions. The employees work is conducted indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in a dynamic and physically threatening environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and make life and death decisions of themselves and others.
Required Qualifications
Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of two years of experience in animal care. Basic Animal Control Certificate for the State of Texas within one 1 year of hire and State of Texas Euthanasia Certification required within one 1 year of hire. Valid Texas Drivers License. Must have or be able to obtain preexposure rabies vaccinations within six 6 months of hire. The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining an applicants minimum qualifications and starting salary.
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