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Animal Care Manager
Adoption Center
General Operations Manager
Hourly / Non-Exempt
April 2015
Summary
The primary function of the Animal Care Manager is to ensure the health and well-being of all animals in HSTV’s
care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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Works with the Operations Manager to hire, supervise and evaluate kennel technicians
Responsible for training kennel technicians how to clean, feed, medicate and exercise all animals
Schedules kennel technicians, coordinating staffing needs with Adoption Manager
Responsible for animal intake process
Assist with pulling animals from area shelters
Update and maintain all incoming animal paperwork
Ensure that all animals are entered into shelter software within 24 hours of incoming
Perform animal care including: feeding, baths, vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, fecal samples, micro
chipping and arranging grooming
Schedule the spay or neuter of each incoming animal
Responsible for daily feeding, exercise and medication of animals
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the adoption areas, kennels, intake, isolation, laundry and
exercise yards
Schedule transportation of animals to surgery or off-site vet care
Manage shelter volunteers
Update and maintain animal feeding and medication paperwork
Ensure that each animal’s vaccines and medications are entered correctly and completely into shelter
software
Work with the Operations Manager and Adoption Manager to schedule incoming animals (from shelters,
fosters, returns, surrenders)
Assist with meet & greet appointments for potential adopters
Order and maintain inventory levels for animal care items, food, medical supplies and cleaning supplies
Assist adoption counselors with customer service
Educate the public on animal care
Understand and be able to educate the public about HSTV’s mission
Other projects as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job supervises the kennel technicians on each shift.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out complex instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to deal with problem involving several concrete variables in standard situations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is
frequently required to climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds or more.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and
outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to excessive. Both indoor
and outdoor work is required.
Computer Skills / Office Equipment
Basic computer and office equipment skills needed, unless otherwise specified. Proficiency with Microsoft Word,
Excel and Access preferred.
Language Skills
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences
between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple to complex sentences.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these
operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Health and Safety
HSTV recognizes the potential for accidents in performing job-related tasks and promotes a safe working
environment. All employees have a responsibility to promote and maintain a safe and healthy working environment
and to complete assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will include safe job performance.
Ethical and Legal Compliance
Conducts business in accordance with the letter, spirit, and intent of all relevant laws and refrains from any illegal,
dishonest, or unethical conduct. Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works
with integrity; Upholds organizational values.
Essential Functions / At Will Status
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in
this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other jobrelated duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of
fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to
possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty
proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This
document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.