Animal Health Supervisor

Williamson County • Full-time • Georgetown, Texas, United States • USD $54.22k - USD $59.05k / year • 4m ago

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, responsible for overseeing the animal health team and health of animals in the shelter and foster homes, including supervision and training of staff, volunteers, and fosters regarding animal medical care, and ensuring safe operations. Manages and implements programs to promote wellness within the shelter and the community, in order to promote Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter (WCRAS) mission and goals.?

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Monitors the general health of shelter animals, ensures nutritional, housing, and medical needs are met, and approves outside medical treatments, as needed

Ensures health staff productivity and safety, cleanliness, and adherence to all state guidelines regarding health of animals in the shelter and foster

Supervises health care staff and volunteers within the facility; directs work and provides continual feedback, evaluations, and training

Hires, schedules, promotes, disciplines, and terminates health care staff

Assumes all duties of any health team staff member on a temporary or emergency basis

Monitors timecards for all health care staff, and approves and enters time off requests

Supervises, trains, and directs Animal Health Technicians, Volunteers, and Community Service workers, and assists as needed

Conducts health care staff meetings to review procedures and workplace issues, and facilitates improvements and morale

Utilizes shelter software to maintain information about animals, including medical histories

Oversees animal remedial care and euthanasia

Ensures Animal Health Technicians receive training, support, and assistance for proper technique and administration of euthanasia drugs

Reports trends of medical symptoms and conditions affecting the shelter population

Collaborates with surgery staff to schedule surgeries and spay/neuter procedures/clinics

Maintains controlled substance records and assists in county drug audits

Provides 24/7 response to foster families on emergency basis for medical needs and/or approval of emergency medical treatments at alternative facilities

Establishes, strengthens, and maintains relationships with veterinary partners

Reports all loss, risk, and safety issues or conditions to the Operations Manager

Maintains accurate inventory of medical supplies

Participates in continuing education opportunities to ensure compliance with industry standards, and to remain current on shelter medicine protocols

Educates the community about shelter programs

Plans and executes various clinics

Participates in weekly leadership meetings

Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

Reports directly to – Operations Manager

Direct Reports – Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position involves prolonged standing, walking, twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and other fine motor repetitive motions

Position requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine motor coordination

Position involves lifting and carrying of animals and equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds, or up to one hundred (100) pounds with assistance, and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects

Position involves hearing and/or seeing alert cues regarding animal and staff security

Position involves maintaining composure in a high-stress environment

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Work tasks are conducted indoors and outdoors

May work outside in inclement weather, including extreme heat, cold and wet conditions Frequent handling of animals, including contact with waste and blood

Exposure to unpleasant smells and a noisy and wet environment associated with a shelter

Frequent exposure animals that are agitated or injured that may attempt to bite or scratch

Position involves working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Position involves working with distressed individuals

IRREGULAR HOURS

Work outside of regular shelter hours is required; on-call 24/7 as emergency care liaison

Essential personnel for emergency situations, at discretion of Director

Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma and three (3) years of veterinary technician experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Two (2) years of demonstrated supervisory experience

Demonstrated management knowledge to include fiscal and budgeting practices and procedures

Demonstrated customer service and professional communication skills

Prior experience identifying signs and symptoms of animal illnesses, injuries, and behavioral issues, drawing blood from animals, performing injections, administering medications, and performing basic veterinary testing procedures

Basic computer skills, to include knowledge of Microsoft Office

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

Valid driver’s license

Required within 120 days (4 months) of employment

Euthanasia certificate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a related field?

Prior experience with Oracle software, Kronos software, and PetPoint

Licensed Vet Technician

Bilingual (Spanish)

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

Criminal background check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes

Drug screening: Yes

Physical exam: No

Psychological exam: No

Additional: N/A

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

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