Dog Care Supervisor

Position: Dog Care Supervisor (1569)
Location: Northern

# Dog Care Supervisor (1569)
Legal Address - Baton Rouge, LA 70820## Overview Salary Range $13.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Travel  Percentage None## Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing a high standard of care and humane handling for all shelter dogs and maintaining a safe and sanitary facility for animals and people. Ensures all animals’ nutrition, housing, enrichment and other care needs are met on a daily basis.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:
* Clean, disinfect, and maintain all animal housing spaces on a daily and continuous basis, adhering to CAA Standard Operating Procedures and protocols for animal care, kennel maintenance, sanitation, parasite and disease control, and other animal care practices.
* Trains new hires in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
* Is responsible for daily animal care operations, (All shifts are covered, proper cleaning protocols are being followed and all assigned daily tasks are completed).
* Provide appropriate diet, clean water, and enrichment to all animals according to SOPs and as directed by management and medical personnel.
* Move animals around the facility as directed and ensure that all animal locations and stages are correctly entered into PetPoint.
* Monitor animals’ health and behaviors, and record observations at least daily according to SOP. Report signs of illness and behavior concerns as directed to appropriate personnel.
* Perform and/or assist with humane euthanasia.
* Keep all animal areas stocked with food, litter, cleaning supplies, and other essential items, informing Managers when items need replenishment or repair
* Record clear and concise notes regarding animal behavior and care in Pet Point
* Completes annual employee reviews in collaboration with Shelter Senior Manager.
* Performs rounds with team on assigned days.## Qualifications Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
* Follow the mission of CAA.
* Be familiar with all shelter Standard Operating Procedures and the Employee Handbook.
* Is a Self-starter
* Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions and animal handling and behavior.
* Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness.
* Ability to represent CAA in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers and staff.
* Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within CAA, with volunteers, the public and be a team player.
* Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.
* Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format.
* Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
* Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.
* Ability to manage the emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment in a positive, professional manner.
* Familiarity with basic word processing systems.

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted regularly, 50+ pounds assisted
* Ability to perform strenuous physical activity on a daily basis, including but not limited to: lifting and carrying, reaching, stooping, standing, squatting and bending. Regularly moves about the facilities to coordinate work.
* Due to the nature of shelter work, may be exposed to deceased, fractious, or aggressive animals; hostile or irate persons; zoonotic or other diseases; allergens; unpleasant noises, odors, or sights; and extreme temperatures.

Required Professional Licensing or

Certifications:

* High School Diploma or GED
* Valid Louisiana State Driver’s License
* Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician through the LSBVM or be willing to become certified.