Dog Lifesaving & Care Supervisor - Lead Team

Best Friends Animal Society (Company); Georgia; On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah, is seeking a Lifesaving & Care Supervisor to oversee the health, care, and wellbeing of Sanctuary dogs and mentor Lifesaving & Care Specialists and volunteers. Reporting to the Dogtown Manager, you will lead programs and ensure compassionate care across the department.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to Best Friends’ standards, with opportunities to influence care practices, staff development, and collaboration with other

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with dogs in an animal sheltering, animal behavior, or veterinary setting.
• Ability to work with, leash, kennel, walk, and handle all dogs, including those with health/behavior concerns.
• Experience in leading teams or managing people preferred but not required.
• Customer-centric, non-judgmental engagement with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues; openness to the adoption process.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred but not required; strong communication and advocacy for Best Friends’ position.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams, programs, and facilities to promote lifesaving and care objectives; oversee day-to-day activities including animal flow, intakes, care, and outcomes.
• Serve as a care provider and liaison between Dogtown and other departments to meet care and health objectives.
• Provide support, training, and feedback; participate in performance conversations; assist with hiring and onboarding.
• Maintain a safe workplace and promote safe work practices per organizational policies.
• Foster a culture of compassion, trust, and open communication within the team; build relationships and accountability.

Skills

Dog care

Team leadership

Communication

Adoption process

Multilingual (bonus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Shelter software

Job description

Best Friends Animal Society in Kanab, Utah, is seeking a Lifesaving & Care Supervisor to oversee the health, care, and wellbeing of Sanctuary dogs and mentor Lifesaving & Care Specialists and volunteers. Reporting to the Dogtown Manager, you will lead programs and ensure compassionate care across the department.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to Best Friends’ standards, with opportunities to influence care practices, staff development, and collaboration with other