Animal Services Supervisor at San Diego Humane Society

El Cajon, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

29.61

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Care, Supervision, Training, Customer Service, Compassion, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Euthanasia, Animal Husbandry, Performance Improvement, Conflict Resolution, Volunteer Management, Scheduling, Communication, Coaching, Documentation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: El Cajon Campus - El Cajon, CA 92020 Position Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $26.60 - $29.61 Hourly Job Category: Animal Care San Diego Humane Society is hiring a full-time Animal Services Supervisor for our El Cajon Animal Services team! How you’ll impact our mission: At San Diego Humane Society, we’re united by our mission to Inspire Compassion. In this role, you’ll be responsible for coordinating oversight of campus animal services programs and assisting in the relinquishment/intake process and day-to-day activities of the Admissions and Animal Care areas, including direct supervision of Animal Services Department staff. This role delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the SDHS Way, to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them by leading with compassion, finding creative solutions, providing personalized care and building connections. If you’re passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we’d love to talk to you. What’s in it for you? At SDHS, we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place where every person – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values. As an employee you’ll enjoy: Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!) Comprehensive benefits package, training and well-being programs 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services …and so much more! What you’ll do: Supervise Animal Care Department staff including making recommendations for hiring, corrective action, and termination. In conjunction with the Animal Services Manager, coach staff for development and performance improvement and document appropriately when performance standards are not met. Complete Annual Career Development for direct reports. In partnership with Animal Services leadership, oversee the daily care and husbandry of animals and appropriate reporting of concerns about animals in our care in accordance with SDHS policy. Train new Admissions and Animal Care Department staff and work side-by-side with direct reports to ensure performance standards and department objectives are met. Create staff schedules, including coverage during holiday closures. Assist and support Animal Caregivers, Admission Counselors and volunteers in resolving customer grievances and navigating challenging or complex situations as needed. Provide orientation, training and feedback for assigned volunteers. Ensure volunteers are utilized to the fullest extent and are appreciated by staff members. Assist with and perform euthanasia of animals according to AVMA guidelines; maintain SDHS certification as a certified euthanasia technician. Process euthanasia requests and paperwork in the absence of the Animal Services Manager. Attend and contribute to campus meetings as a member of the leadership team and participate in SDHS special events throughout the year. What we’re looking for: AA degree in related field or completion of sufficient coursework to successfully perform the required duties of the position, and three (3) years of full time related paid experience working with animals in a kennel, shelter, or veterinary hospital, or any equivalent combination of education and experience required. Advanced training and/or instruction in field of animal care preferred. One year experience as a supervisor highly preferred. Must obtain VACSP permit after employment. Bilingual skills a plus. Location & Hours: Based at our El Cajon Campus. This position works 40 hours per week. Pay: Starting range is between $26.60 – $29.61 per hour. The listed hiring range for this position depicts the target range of pay rates for candidates. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. Compensation for internal candidates may increase beyond the listed range based on performance over time. For all candidates, the actual starting pay rate is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to your years of related education and experience, internal pay equity, and position location. To learn more about our benefits and perks, click here. Qualifications

Responsibilities

Supervise the Animal Care Department staff and oversee the daily care and husbandry of animals. Assist in the relinquishment/intake process and ensure performance standards are met.