ANIMAL CARE MANAGER
GENERAL SUMMARY
Classification: Exempt/Salary
Starting Salary: $26,000 per year
Reports to: Shelter Manager & Director of Operations
The Animal Care Manager of the HSMC shelter will work to direct activities that ensure
the shelter operates in accordance with HSMC policies as it provides proper care and
humane treatment for all animals living at the shelter. He/she will direct shelter staff to
ensure optimal care and coverage for the animals.
REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Must be a Certified Vet Tech. Previous management experience, a
plus.
Skills: Must love animals.
Proven interpersonal skills.
Administrative skills with supervisory skills preferred.
Must be able to work well with others and deal with conflict in a professional and constructive
manner.
Meet physical requirements: sit, stand, kneel, bend over frequently, and be able to lift over
50lbs.
Computer skills with proficiency in data entry. PetPoint a plus.
Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and have dependable transportation.
Must achieve or maintain office and computer skills.
The Society will pay for two classes annually, as approved by the HSMC Board of Directors, to
upgrade animal care knowledge.
TYPICAL DUTIES
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Responsible for processing adoptions of animals from the shelter, including proper
documentation and adherence to HSMC policies and procedures.
Supervise staff on animal care matters.
Responsible for contacting vendors and suppliers to schedule repairs and maintenance
within the financial and other guidelines as imposed by the Director of Operations and
the Board of Directors.
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Oversees maintenance of accurate, up-to-date comprehensive health records, cage
cards, and shelter statistics. Develops and maintains record keeping practices for
controlled pharmaceutical substances, tests, and medical equipment for the shelter.
Assures that adopters are provided with basic pet ownership information, educates the
public on pet related issues and performs adoption counseling.
Prepare monthly report to be presented to the Board of Directors, including monthly
shelter statistics. Must be present at Board meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of every
month at 6:30pm.
Serves as the liaison between the HSMC and Monroe County Animal Control. Assesses
and selects animals to be transferred to the shelter from animal control.
Works directly with the Lead Animal Care Tech, other shelters, and rescues to develop
a transfer program for hard to adopt animals and to receive animals when our shelter
has space.
Coordinates the HSMC Foster Program. Recruits new fosters and maintains a close
relationship with those fosters throughout the relationship.
Oversees the care of the animals at the shelter: including proper feeding, exercising,
watering, and cleaning of cages. Ensures all animals are up-to-date on vaccinations.
Ensures all animals procedures, such as fecal and blood tests have been administered.
Ensures all animals are spayed or neutered before adoption.
Works with Humane Ohio and Ark on the spay/neuter program available to the shelter
and to the public. Maintain proper paperwork for Humane Ohio, and working with the
clinic staff and the public to convey procedures, schedules, and more.
Participates with the PR/Shelter Manager and the Director of Operations in the training
of HSMC employees and volunteers. Ensures that instruction is provided to shelter staff
with regard to safety practices in caring for/handling animals. Monthly or bi-weekly
educational training meetings with all HSMC staff on updates in the medical field or to
review diseases, canine behavior, etc.
Acts as a representative of the HSMC to the community and promotes the society’s
programs and mission in all actions.
Hold regular monthly staff meetings with the PR/Shelter Manager to keep staff
informed and educated on HSMC safety practices and policies, and to learn from their
experiences in an effort to improve operations.
Oversee that statistics are gathered, maintained and reported to all required governing
bodies, including but not limited to, the Department of Agriculture.
Other duties as assigned.
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