Shelter Animal Care Supervisor

Caabr; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Caabr in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a dedicated animal care professional to maintain high standards of care and humane handling for shelter animals. The role involves daily feeding, housing, enrichment, and sanitary duties, with accurate record keeping in PetPoint and adherence to SOPs.

The position requires monitoring animal health and behavior, coordinating with medical staff, and supporting humane euthanasia when necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in shelter animal care is preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs and protocols.
• Attention to detail in daily notes and records.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care for shelter animals, including nutrition, housing, enrichment.
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain animal housing spaces daily per SOPs.
• Train new hires according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Manage daily animal care operations across all shifts.
• Provide appropriate diet, water, and enrichment.
• Move animals within the facility and update PetPoint accurately.
• Monitor health and behavior; report concerns promptly.
• Assist with humane euthanasia when required.
• Stock and inventory of food, litter, cleaning supplies, and essential items.
• Record observations and notes on animal care in PetPoint.
• Arrange proper disposal of deceased animals.
• Complete annual employee reviews with Animal Care Manager.
• Conduct rounds with the team on assigned days.

Skills

Animal care

Sanitation

Training

Record-keeping

Tools

PetPoint

Job description

Caabr in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a dedicated animal care professional to maintain high standards of care and humane handling for shelter animals. The role involves daily feeding, housing, enrichment, and sanitary duties, with accurate record keeping in PetPoint and adherence to SOPs.

The position requires monitoring animal health and behavior, coordinating with medical staff, and supporting humane euthanasia when necessary.