Lifesaving Center Animal Care Manager – Cove Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Lifesaving Center Animal Care Manager – Cove A New Leash on Life, Inc. – 1.0 Brownsboro, AL Job Details Full-time $16 – $20 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications Pet care Kennel experience Management Customer service Mid-level Dependability Driver’s License Supervising experience Bachelor’s degree Animal handling Animal care Organizational skills Cleaning Leadership 2 years Communication skills Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description We are looking for a candidate with a strong desire to save lives and a positive team attitude who truly loves animals! Must enjoy working with dogs, cats, and people of all ages and personalities. Requires at least 2 years experience in animal care and customer service. The ideal candidate must be able to work in a non-traditional work environment and be able to work varied days/hours including nights and weekends. This position has rapid growth potential and reports to Manager of Lifesaving Centers.

Duties will include:

Ensuring all pets are healthy, happy, and properly cared for by staff and volunteers Training staff and volunteers to perform all duties associated with the center. Working with shelter intake lead/team to ensure all new pets brought to center from municipal shelters are fitting in well with current pets Ensuring environment and all habitats are clean and safe for pets and people Working with volunteer transport team to get pets to/from vet appointments and adoption events Inventory management of vaccines, food, medicines, and cleaning/other supplies

Adoption/Foster Counseling:

having open, honest discussions with potential adopters and fosters and making adoption/foster decisions Detailed record-keeping and ShelterLuv data entry After hours and holiday communication (texts and calls) with volunteers and staff is necessary and expected Ensure proper tools and efficient processes are in place for staff and volunteers Motivation to make continual improvements on lifesaving strategies and procedures Familiarity with shelter medicine veterinary protocols is a plus Other duties as assigned We are looking for a professional team player with ALL TEN of the following attributes: 1. True love of animals and a strong desire to save lives – our mission! 2. Enthusiastic and dependable team player who takes initiative and uses tact and diplomacy 3. Mentally and physically strong 4. Impeccable customer service – courteous, helpful, and professional with all members of the public, staff, and volunteers 5. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills 6. Positive, can-do, problem-solving attitude 7. Pays close attention to details 8. Ability to work in a dynamic environment, managing multiple competing tasks and demands. 9. Punctual 10. Energetic, independent worker

Physical Requirements:

Working indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions Standing and walking for long periods of time throughout the day Comfortable in a fast-paced environment Lifting/moving dog/cat food/litter Loading and driving large van of dogs and cats to events and appointments

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 – $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Application Question(s): Are you available to work every Saturday and Sunday? These are our busiest adoption days! Are you comfortable working with all animals, including large dogs, scared cats, etc? Are you able to work in an active, dynamic environment on your feet most of the day? Why do you want to work for A New Leash on Life? How many hours per week can you work? What is your pay requirement? __ per hour Do you have any schedule conflicts (another job, classes, personal appts, etc) that we would need to schedule around? In order to be considered for employment, send your current resume (including ALL education (with dates) and jobs (with dates) to .

Education:

Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

Animal care: 2 years (Required)

Management:

2 years (Preferred) Veterinary technician: 2 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Brownsboro, AL 35741 (Required)

Work Location:

In person