Animal Care Operations Lead

Cityofml; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

South Carolina Retirement System

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Flexible Spending Account

Onsite Employee Health Clinic

Onsite Employee Workout Facility

Tuition Reimbursement Program

South Carolina Deferred Compensation –

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supplemental Insurance Options

Discounted rates at local fitnessfacil

Job summary

Florence County is seeking an Operations Superintendent to lead teams promoting animal adoptions, rescues and community programs. You will oversee intake processes, animal health evaluations, and coordination with partners to ensure efficient, humane outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to manage multiple programs, and adherence to protocols for euthanasia and animal care. Some after-hours work and on-call rotations are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and relevant work experience with animals.
• Professional experience working with animals preferred.
• Requires South Carolina driver’s license.
• Must obtain Humane Euthanasia certification within one year of hire.
• Must obtain a Category 8 Pesticide Applicator within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists assigned teams in outreach programs to ensure efficiency.
• Manages facility population, intakes and outcomes.
• Seeks new relationships to promote positive outcomes for animals.
• Conducts regular walkthroughs to observe and report animal conditions and behaviors.
• Coordinates with the Animal Care Supervisor for documentation and observations.

Skills

Animal handling

Education

High school diploma

Driver's license (SC)

Humane Euthanasia certification within one year

Category 8 Pesticide Applicator within one year

Job description

Florence County is seeking an Operations Superintendent to lead teams promoting animal adoptions, rescues and community programs. You will oversee intake processes, animal health evaluations, and coordination with partners to ensure efficient, humane outcomes.

The role requires strong leadership, ability to manage multiple programs, and adherence to protocols for euthanasia and animal care. Some after-hours work and on-call rotations are expected.