Cattery & Small Animal Care Lead

Virginia Beach S P C A Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid Time Off

Veterinary discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption discounts

Job summary

Virginia Beach SPCA in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a dedicated Cattery Manager to lead our feline and small animal care team. You will ensure compassionate, high-quality care and oversee daily operations in a busy shelter environment.

Join a collaborative team focused on humane education, adoption programs, and community outreach while guiding staff and maintaining standards across departments. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a meaningful opportunity to impact animals' lives

Qualifications

• Passion for animal welfare; minimum 3 years experience
• Leading, coaching, and supporting a team; minimum 1 year in a leadership role
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable working in an active shelter environment
• Pride in providing compassionate, high-quality care
• Works collaboratively with shelter, veterinary, and customer service teams
• Meets the qualifications outlined in the attached job description

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of animal care professionals
• Oversee daily care of feline and small animal populations
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain and develop community programs
• Active, hands-on leadership to support the team and animal welfare

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Animal welfare passion

Job description

Virginia Beach SPCA in Virginia Beach, VA is seeking a dedicated Cattery Manager to lead our feline and small animal care team. You will ensure compassionate, high-quality care and oversee daily operations in a busy shelter environment.

Join a collaborative team focused on humane education, adoption programs, and community outreach while guiding staff and maintaining standards across departments. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a meaningful opportunity to impact animals' lives