Kennel Manager
Description
The key concepts of this position are: maintain overall cleanliness of the animal housing areas in the main and satellite facilities, certify the efficiency and effectiveness of all sanitation processes/protocols, and monitor the inventory of all necessary supplies and equipment; The Kennel Manager will work under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Managing the Animal Care team, Collaborating with the Behavior and Training Manager on implementation of training protocols, enrichment plans, and playgroups, Directly overseeing all Animal Care Supervisors (Kennel) and indirectly supervising all Animal Care Specialists and assigned volunteers, ensuring proper daily care and handling of shelter animals, Creating the weekly staff schedule to include outreach events, Managing staff shortages appropriately to guarantee adequate coverage of all assigned areas, Reviewing staff work for procedural or administrative accuracy, Coaching and mentoring staff, initiating disciplinary action as required, Preparing and deliver performance evaluations when necessary, Leading team huddles and mitigate staff complaints/issues as they arise, Explaining policies and procedures to staff and the public, Managing team's time cards and handle time off requests, Recommending and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to improve internal processes and create efficiencies, Ensuring accurate entry of animal records in the shelter's software, Participating in 'Daily Population Rounds' to monitor the behavioral and medical health of all shelter pets, Assisting with pathway planning for all animals, Communicating and interacting with other shelter sections and the public, Work during Emergency Declarations, Performs related work as assigned.
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