Animal Shelter Manager

Job Details:

Job Location:

3501

E. 71ST STREET - LOVELAND, CO 80538, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year, We will begin reviewing applications on October 15th, 2026. The job will remain open and posted until filled.

Department:
Shelter - 02

Job Classification:
Full time, salary, exempt position.

Job Relationships:
Reports directly to the Directors of Operations and indirectly to the Chief Operating Officer. Directly supervises Client Services Supervisors, Animal Care Supervisors and Pet Adoption Manager. Provides management oversight of the Pet Adoption, Client Services and Animal Care teams. Works with Behavior, Veterinary Services, Foster and Transfer, the Development Department and other members of the Organization as well as Animal Protection and Control and police jurisdictions.

This is a collaborative leadership role, partnering with up to three (3) other Shelter Managers to ensure operational consistency, resource sharing, and standardized practices across campuses.

Manages the daily operations of the organization’s campuses, overseeing the Pet Adoption, Client Services and Animal Care departments. The position directly supervises up to 6 department supervisors and the Pet Adoption Manager and indirectly supervises more than thirty (30) staff. This is a working management level position and includes performing the duties of direct reports routinely and in their absence.

The Shelter Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the organization’s campuses, overseeing the Pet Adoption, Client Services and Animal Care departments. The position manages up to seven (7) or more manager or supervisor-level staff members directly and more than thirty (30) staff members indirectly. Ensures appropriate training and development for department staff and applicable volunteers. Participates in management and supervisory meetings.

This key position also develops and supports team members; and fosters collaboration, accountability, operational excellence, organizational consistency and continuous improvement. The schedule for the position is generally Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday with evenings, nights, weekends, on-call and holidays as required. This position regularly collaborates and travels between the Organization’s campuses and offsite locations to support operational needs.

• Supervises the Adoption Manager directly and the rest of the Greeley Adoption Campus staff indirectly.
• Supervises the Shelter, Animal Care and Client Services supervisors directly and the Animal Care and Client Services teams indirectly.
• Assists with management coverage of other organizational locations as needed
• Identifies and ensures appropriate training and growth opportunities for team members
• Responsible for understanding all functions and tasks within scope of responsibility
• Serves as primary escalation point for Supervisors and Coordinators within Department
• Ensures adequate shelter department staffing; participates in all employment issues including hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, recognition, scheduling, payroll approval and more
• Participates in census management and routing decisions; ensures that animals are being appropriately routed; signs off on daily euthanasia list and ensures list approval coverage in their absence
• Responsible for the management and oversight of the Shelter Department euthanasia program, including staff training, scheduling, controlled substance inventory and documentation, audits, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable state and federal regulations. Creates euthanasia schedules. Works with co-managers and Chief…