Animal Welfare Lead

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Non-Exempt Full-Time Omaha, NE, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.54 To $20.54 Hourly

Title: Animal Welfare Lead

Department: Animal Welfare

This position reports to: Animal Welfare Dog Supervisor

The schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00am-4:00pm.

Purpose of Position: Support health and well-being of all animals under the care of the Nebraska Humane Society (NHS).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise and does not alter the “at‑will” relationship.

• Ensure sanitation of all dog housing areas is completed daily and according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensure laundry and dishes are done daily.
• Assist with training of new Animal Welfare dog staff.
• Point person for BMI cleaning staff.
• Provide on-going mentoring and training of Animal Welfare staff.
• Perform daily change over list and determine the current status of all shelter animals.
• Maintain overall cleanliness of sheltering areas including hallways and storage areas.
• Assist with scheduling of dog staff.
• Properly prepare and submit animals for rabies testing.
• Perform humane euthanasia by injection.
• Check and enter paperwork in preparation for euthanasia.
• Assist with and/or perform daily euthanasia’s.
• Loading of deceased animals into the crematorium.
• Cleaning of the crematorium and cooler.
• Be able to perform all dog staff duties in the Animal Welfare department.
• Ensure Animal Welfare employees are implementing behavior and kennel enrichment programs daily.
• Assist in the training of volunteers and interns.
• Ensure a positive work environment in which employees feel appreciated.
• Lead Animal Welfare staff in the absence of supervisor
• Other duties as assigned.

Position

Qualifications:

Education, Experience, Certification, and Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in an animal welfare agency such as a vet office, animal shelter, etc.
• Display affection and compassion for animals and concern for their welfare.
• Must adhere to highest ethical standards: possess trustworthiness, exercise maturity and sound judgment while maintaining a professional manner and personal appearance.
• Be comfortable and skilled working with a culturally diverse staff and community.
• Must be considerate, respectful and display a helpful demeanor to all employees, volunteers, and customers.
• Must be able to work cordially, safely and efficiently in fast-paced, stressful conditions.
• Must possess the ability to cope with loss of animal life from illness, injury and euthanasia.
• Must be able to manage the emotional aspect of end of life services and humane euthanasia, and support employees in high-emotion circumstances.
• Must exhibit the organization core values of compassion for all animals, respect and dignity for all, strive for excellence, and teamwork.
• Ability to safely and humanely handle animals.
• Ability to respectfully give and receive feedback.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Ability to work in close proximity of others.
• Ability to work around all types of animals without allergic reaction.
• Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated.
• Ability to be flexible and resilient in ever changing conditions.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
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