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Kennel Shift Leader - ACS
City Of Indianapolis and Marion County —Indianapolis, IN
- $55,182.40 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- 1 year
- Life insurance
Canine Care Specialist
Humane Society for Hamilton County —Fishers, IN
- $16.00 - $16.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Paid time off
Feline Care Specialist
Humane Society for Hamilton County —Fishers, IN
- $15 an hour
- Online Application
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Groomer
Hollywood Feed —Indianapolis, IN
- $15 - $65 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Food provided
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Groomer
Petco —Indianapolis, IN
- Part-time
- Customer service
- No high school diploma
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Grooming Salon Manager
Petco —Indianapolis, IN
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Animal Care Attendant (Flexible Working Hours)
Destination Pet LLC —Indianapolis, IN
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to climb stairs
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
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Kennel Shift Leader - ACS

City Of Indianapolis and Marion County -
Indianapolis, IN

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,182.40 a year

Benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

Animal health monitoring
Companion animal handling
Managing pet care teams
Crisis management
Safety regulations
Animal behavior
Animal disease control
Supervising experience
Desktop applications
Productivity software
Veterinary team management
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Operational budget management
Organizational budget management

Full Job Description

Overview

Agency Summary

The purpose and mission of Animal Care Services is advocating animal welfare, adoption, and rescue. The agency does this by protecting and promoting the health, safety, and welfare of pets and livestock in Marion County. The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for supervising and assisting with the work of the animal care technicians and adoption counselors. Incumbent is responsible for training new hires. Ensures the kennel operations are running according to the established standard operating procedures. Incumbent in this position will support the kennel manager with direct and indirect administrative direction, planning, managing, and administering the programs and activities of the shelter, coordinating assigned activities with outside agencies, and the general public. Incumbent provides support to the kennel manager, animal care technicians, and other departments. The incumbent in this position must utilize independent judgment in different areas of the division. The incumbent's other actions are dictated by established policies and procedures, civil and criminal laws, and the codes established by the city and county. The incumbent in this position will be on call 24-hours a day all year. Position reports to the Kennel Manager.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.

Position Responsibilities

Assists in the planning, organizing, and supervising the daily operations and services of ACS shelters for assigned shifts
Supervises and monitors the work of animal care technicians, and other team members assigned to the shelter by providing training, investigating complaints, and evaluating performance
Consults with the kennel manager on the division's services, scheduling, and operating procedures
Coordinates team members’ schedules and assignments on shift including scheduling in the event of a team members absence, health hazard, or other emergencies
Identifies training needs for kennel team members and supervises or conducts training sessions on subjects regarding animal care, administering medications, administering vaccines, animal behavior, and disease control
Troubleshoots issues within the division as they arise
Performs inspections of team members assigned areas to ensure work conforms with standard operating procedures
Reviews results of the inspections with team members as appropriate
Performs daily rounds at ACS facilities to ensure health and welfare of animals, authorizing treatment of sick, injured, or terminal animals
Provides information to the kennel manager relating to the temperament of the animals and their options for placement
Euthanizes animals and when necessary, prepares a specimen for the State Board of Health for rabies testing
Ensures the operations are maintained by reviewing requests for time off, new equipment, recommending supplies and reporting building issues
Must maintain confidentiality at all times
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time

Qualifications

One (1) year of work-related experience. Ability to operate and care for animal control equipment. Must be able to recognize normal and abnormal animal behavior; manage potentially dangerous animals in a safe manner; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public. Must have an ability to remain calm and effective during a crisis event in an emotionally charged environment. Must be compassionate in all areas of the animal welfare. Must have proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse group of team members. Must be comfortable being around and interacting with animals of all sizes and breeds. Must understand operational characteristics and services of animal programs including field and kennel operations, principles of animal behavior and care, identification of a variety of breeds of animals, methods and techniques of animal collection, impoundment, and registration. Must understand the basic principles of budget control. Must adhere to state and local laws, codes, regulations, and occupational hazards. Must have great communications skills both orally and written and be able to adapt to different tones and messaging to meet the needs of different audiences in different settings. Must be able to work under extremely stressful conditions. Must exhibit tact in collaborating with other professionals and team members. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications

Associates Degree in a related field with one (1) year of work-related experience and one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity. Registered Veterinary Technician is a plus. Ability to operate and care for animal control equipment. Must be able to recognize normal and abnormal animal behavior; manage potentially dangerous animals in a safe manner; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public. Must have an ability to remain calm and effective during a crisis event in an emotionally charged environment. Must be compassionate in all areas of the animal welfare. Proven management skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse group of team members and experience managing and working with union team members a plus. Must be comfortable being around and interacting with animals of all sizes and breeds. Must understand operational characteristics and services of animal programs including field and kennel operations, principles of animal behavior and care, identification of a variety of breeds of animals, methods and techniques of animal collection, impoundment, and registration. Must understand the basic principles of budget preparation and control. Must adhere to state and local laws, codes, regulations, and occupational hazards. Must have great communications skills both orally and written and be able to adapt to different tones and messaging to meet the needs of different audiences in different settings. Must be able to work under extremely stressful conditions. Must exhibit tact in collaborating with other professionals and team members. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office.

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the posted position, your application will be referred to the hiring agency. Once the agency receives your application, all further communication during the interview and selection process will be handled directly BY THE AGENCY. It is IMPERATIVE that you record the contact information of the individual who is scheduling your interview. City-County HR will not have access to this information, is not involved in the interview or selection process, and can only confirm whether an application has been referred. After selection of the successful candidate, an official offer of employment will be made by HR.

Working Conditions

Essential functions are regularly performed at a shelter with exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Conditions

Sitting at a desk as well as standing and walking for long periods of time
Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials 50 pounds
Tasks may involve extended periods of time at keyboard or workstation
Tasks require the ability to perceive and hear sounds and see visual cues or signals
Tasks require the ability to communicate orally

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