Kennel Aide Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Department / Classification : Animal Care / Non-Exempt; Union

Reports To : Shelter Operations Manager :

Supervises : None

JOB SUMMARY : Receives day to day direction from Shelter Services Lead, Dog Services Lead, and / or Cat Care Lead and reports to the Shelter Operations Manager. Perform routine animal care as per established procedures to ensure a healthy and humane environment for all animals. The Lead will coordinate, train and oversee enrichment practices for animals. Provide guidance, direction, and support to kennel aides and volunteers to ensure a safe work environment with clear communications and support in line with the shelters policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS :

• Coordinate & monitor enrichment practices with staff and volunteers and ensure they are completed to policy expectations.
• Train staff / volunteers on enrichment practices and expectations.
• Work in animal database software to ensure documentation of both enrichment tasks and concerns brought forward by other kennel aides.
• Cleaning and maintaining animal housing areas and requires handling of animals to house, properly care for them and minimize their stress.
• Participate in stress and disease reduction through compassionate handling of all animals ensuring safety is always the first priority.
• Monitor animals and records as per established procedures and immediately report health or behavioral abnormalities to the appropriate individual(s)
• Feed animals following established guidelines and schedules
• Ensure animals have access to clean water at all times.
• Restock cleaning and other kennel supplies and communicate closely with the appropriate Lead staff to ensure inventory of needed supplies is maintained at appropriate levels.
• Maintain work and general areas within department in a clean and organized manner.
• May be called upon to assist Receiving with setting up incoming animals.
• Interact and communicate with co-workers and volunteers in an efficient and courteous manner to ensure a cooperative team environment amongst all departments.
• Maintain accurate and timely animal records, performing data entry as directed.
• Attend meetings and / or trainings as scheduled and required.
• Represent the Society by ensuring excellent customer service is provided, as needed.
• Actively promotes The Society’s mission, services, programs and events.
• Promotes donations and giving opportunities as appropriate.
• Ensures a safe working environment following all safety guidelines and addressing any safety concerns with the appropriate individual(s).
• Willingly and cooperatively performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Certification :

Experience :