Dog Care Supervisor

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. seeks a dedicated shelter care assistant to provide humane handling and daily care for dogs, ensuring nutrition, housing, enrichment, and safety.

Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitizing, entering locations in PetPoint, monitoring health, training new staff on SOPs, and assisting with humane euthanasia when needed. Must be patient, reliable, and able to lift up to 50 pounds. The role also requires teamwork and calmness under stress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Louisiana State Driver’s License required.
• Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician through the LSBVM or willing to become certified.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of care and humane handling for shelter dogs.
• Maintain safe and sanitary facility and daily care routines.
• Clean and disinfect housing spaces following SOPs.
• Monitor health and behavior; report concerns.
• Train new hires on SOPs.
• Record observations in PetPoint daily.
• Move animals around facility as directed.
• Perform humane euthanasia when required.
• Complete annual employee reviews with Shelter Senior Manager.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Effective communication

Ability to handle animals safely

Observation and record-keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PetPoint

Word processing

Job description

Job Summary: Responsible for providing a high standard of care and humane handling for all shelter dogs and maintaining a safe and sanitary facility for animals and people. Ensures all animals’ nutrition, housing, enrichment and other care needs are met on a daily basis.Job Duties include but are not limited to:Clean, disinfect, and maintain all animal housing spaces on a daily and continuous basis, adhering to CAA Standard Operating Procedures and protocols for animal care, kennel maintenance, sanitation, parasite and disease control, and other animal care practices.Trains new hires in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.Is responsible for daily animal care operations, (All shifts are covered, proper cleaning protocols are being followed and all assigned daily tasks are completed).Provide appropriate diet, clean water, and enrichment to all animals according to SOPs and as directed by management and medical personnel.Move animals around the facility as directed and ensure that all animal locations and stages are correctly entered into PetPoint.Monitor animals’ health and behaviors, and record observations at least daily according to SOP. Report signs of illness and behavior concerns as directed to appropriate personnel.Perform and/or assist with humane euthanasia.Keep all animal areas stocked with food, litter, cleaning supplies, and other essential items, informing Managers when items need replenishment or repairRecord clear and concise notes regarding animal behavior and care in PetPointCompletes annual employee reviews in collaboration with Shelter Senior Manager.Performs rounds with team on assigned days.Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:Follow the mission of CAA.Be familiar with all shelter Standard Operating Procedures and the Employee Handbook.Is a Self-starterWorking knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions and animal handling and behavior.Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness.Ability to represent CAA in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers and staff.Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within CAA, with volunteers, the public and be a team player.Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format.Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.Ability to manage the emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment in a positive, professional manner.Familiarity with basic word processing systems.Physical Requirements:Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted regularly, 50+ pounds assistedAbility to perform strenuous physical activity on a daily basis, including but not limited to: lifting and carrying, reaching, stooping, standing, squatting and bending. Regularly moves about the facilities to coordinate work.Due to the nature of shelter work, may be exposed to deceased, fractious, or aggressive animals; hostile or irate persons; zoonotic or other diseases; allergens; unpleasant noises, odors, or sights; and extreme temperatures.Required Professional Licensing or Certifications:High School Diploma or GEDValid Louisiana State Driver’s LicenseCertified Animal Euthanasia Technician through the LSBVM or be willing to become certified.