Top 9 Animal shelter Jobs in Wallingford, Ct

Animal Shelter Manager
The Animal Haven Inc —North Haven, CT
- $48,000 - $53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Paid time off
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Kennel Assistant
The Animal Haven Inc —North Haven, CT
- $16.94 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Paid time off
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Adoption Coordinator
The Animal Haven Inc —North Haven, CT
- $35,000 - $38,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid time off
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Animal Care Attendant
Town of Branford. —Branford, CT
- $17.02 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Communication skills
- Outdoor work
Assistant Animal Control Officer
Town of Berlin —Berlin, CT
- $27.97 an hour
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Residential
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Animal Care/Adoption Technician
CONNECTICUT HUMANE SOCIETY —Newington, CT
- From $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Data entry
- 1 year
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Director of Integrations
COVE Animal Health —Middletown, CT
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Travel
- Organizational skills
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Behavior Coordinator - Newington Pet Resource Center
CONNECTICUT HUMANE SOCIETY —Newington, CT
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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Animal Shelter Manager

The Animal Haven Inc -
North Haven, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$48,000 - $53,000 a year

Benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

Volunteer support
Companion animal handling
Community relations
Managing pet care teams
Volunteer management
Driver's License
Budget planning
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Staffing management
Organizational budget management

Full Job Description

Benefits:

Paid time off

About the Role:

We are seeking a Shelter Manager to oversee the overall operations of and welfare of the animals in our 78-year-old, no-kill, non-profit animal shelter. The shelter has approximately 100 cats and 22 dogs at any given time (most of the animals are at the shelter but there also are some in foster). The ideal candidate will have a passion for animals and animal welfare, possess strong leadership skills to manage shelter staff and volunteers effectively and provide guidance as needed, have excellent communication skills, and be a team player. The position reports to the President and the Board.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the shelter
Ensure the humane and ethical treatment of the shelter animals
Oversee the care, safety and wellbeing of the shelter animals and ensure that all medical and behavioral issues are addressed
Create and maintain shelter policies, procedures and standards
Ensure the shelter facilities are clean and safe
Ensure the proper creation and maintenance of all records regarding shelter operations and the animals
Responsible for the intake of animals, including from municipal shelters, rescue groups, other animal organizations and private surrenders
Manage and oversee the foster program
Work closely with the Adoption Coordinator to oversee adoptions
Work closely with the Medical Coordinator to oversee the medical care provided to the animals
Hire, train, supervise and schedule the staff
Ensure adequate food and shelter and medical supplies are ordered/maintained
Ensure that all communications, including emails, voice mail messages and texts, from the public are responded to on a timely basis
Review grants and draft social media posts, emails, and marketing materials for accuracy
Work closely with the President and occasionally, with the Board
Represent the shelter in public, at occasional events, and with the media
Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure sustainability
Assist in providing daily enrichment for the dogs and walk the dogs as time allows
Perform other duties to advance the mission and goals of The Animal Haven as assigned by the President or Board of Directors

Requirements:

Proven experience in animal shelter management or a related field
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of animal care practices and shelter operations
Ability to handle stressful situations with compassion and professionalism
Familiarity with budgeting and resource management
Commitment to animal welfare and community engagement
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

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Animal Shelter Manager

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