Canine Care Shift Lead & Mentor

Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies is seeking an Animal Care Attendant Shift Lead (Canine) to supervise and mentor ACA staff, ensuring humane care, proper feeding and enrichment for dogs. You will coordinate with supervisors to train volunteers and maintain accurate records using Shelter Luv or similar systems.

The role requires leadership, flexibility for varying shifts, and a commitment to safety and animal welfare within the shelter environment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or G.E.D
• One year prior animal handling experience which may include working at an animal hospital, grooming business, animal shelter, animal rescue, or a pet specialty retailer.
• Prior experience leading/motivating a team.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Must have basic computer skills and be willing and able to learn new computer programs.
• Must be comfortable working with animals of all types and sizes.
• Must be willing and able to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a humane and caring attitude at all times towards the animals in our care.
• Use a humane and safe approach in all handling and restraint of animals, striving to maintain safety and security for the animals, staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Demonstrate by example adherence to all cleaning procedures as detailed in the SOPs and protocols for animal care, kennel maintenance, sanitation, parasite and disease control, and other animal care practices.
• Assist in training and mentor new ACAs and volunteers.
• Assist to ensure all ACAs maintain accurate and timely records and documentation of cleaning, feeding and care of animals in their assigned areas.
• Move animals to different housing areas of the shelter as directed by management.
• Assist medical staff or adoption counselors with handling animals during exams, vaccinations, medical treatments, or introductions to potential adopters.

Job description

Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies is seeking an Animal Care Attendant Shift Lead (Canine) to supervise and mentor ACA staff, ensuring humane care, proper feeding and enrichment for dogs. You will coordinate with supervisors to train volunteers and maintain accurate records using Shelter Luv or similar systems.

The role requires leadership, flexibility for varying shifts, and a commitment to safety and animal welfare within the shelter environment.