Job Information
Ingham County Human Resources Animal Care Manager – Animal Control in Lansing, Michigan
Under the direction of the Animal Control Deputy Director will supervise and direct the Animal Care and Behavior staff of the Ingham County Animal Control Shelter (ICACS). Coordinates the daily animal population balance of ICACS. Will develop policies and procedures for the care of animals, cleaning of kennels and facility, ordering of supplies, TNR program, Barn cat program, and shelter maintenance. Creates schedules and ensures shifts are covered in case of absences. Ensures shelter animal records are kept up to date and in compliance with regulations. Makes recommendations to ICACS administration to develop the annual animal care budget.
Essential Functions
- Supervises, directs, trains, schedules and assigns work to Animal Care Specialists and ensures shifts are covered in cases of absence.
- Ensures Animal Care staff are trained in the proper care of shelter animals, and proper documentation of behavioral and medical issues.
- Ensures that shelter animals are fed, medicated as needed, and that any safety or behavioral issues with animals are brought to the attention of the Veterinarian and ICACS administration.
- Performs daily monitoring of ICACS animal population balance.
- Approves transfers of animals in and out of the shelter from external agencies and works with Rescue Coordinator to ensure the transfer of animals.
- Approves scheduling for the ICACS trap neuter and release program.
- Addresses safety and maintenance issues within animal housing areas and ensures compliance with Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development standards.
- Works with shelter medical staff to establish lists of animals eligible for surgery.
- Coordinates with office staff regarding available space for owner surrendered animals.
- Ensures that treatment and feeding protocols established by shelter veterinarians are properly implemented.
- Works with ICACS Foster Coordinator to address issues with animals in foster and coordinates intake of foster animals for medical visits.
- Establishes daily enrichment programs for animals housed at ICACS.
Performs animal behavior evaluations in the absence of the Behavior and Enrichment Coordinator.
Other Functions:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to, but not limited, to those in his/her job description.
(An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the above tasks. These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.)
Employment Qualifications
*Education: *Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
Experience: Four years of related experience in animal care. Animal behavior certifications preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.
Other Requirements:
- None
*(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria) *