St. Charles County Government · 16 hours ago
DIVISION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / HUMANE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
St Charles, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSt. Charles County Government is seeking a Division Assistant Director for their Humane Services Department. This role supervises various staff and programs related to animal care, ensuring the shelter operates effectively and safely while providing education and support to the public.
Responsibilities
Works as a team member to assist the division director and co-supervisors in ensuring the shelter's daily operations are performed per standing operating procedures
Coordinates various animal clinics and animal disease prevention initiatives
Supervises, organizes and coordinates vet staff
Coordinates a comprehensive animal health and veterinary service program with the veterinarian that contracts with the County and Division of Humane Services staff
Ensures proper vet care and feeding of animals with appropriate documentation
Schedules, promotes, and administers the Trap, Neuter, and Release (TNR), food pantry, and the Low-Cost Spay and Neuter programs
Ensures the continuing operation of an extensive volunteer program at the Pet Adoption Center, including volunteer recruitment, training, scheduling, data management, and retention
Provides the public with information regarding pet adoption, vaccinations, and neutering programs and educates them on responsible pet ownership
Oversees the intake, animal behavior and enrichment, feeding, cleaning, exercise, treatment, adoption, and transfer of animals at the Pet Adoption Center and assures standards are maintained and documentation is completed
Ensures veterinary services and kennel staff are adequately trained and continually educated and that all training is appropriately documented
Establishes a disaster plan for the division in conjunction with the division director of human services and regularly conducts exercises for the plan
Ensures all animal care programs are administered safely and humanely
Ensures employee safety practices are in place and adhered to
Monitors the physical condition of animals and shares information with the management team
Establishes and maintains a reciprocal relationship with rescue groups, animal welfare groups, and other animal shelters. Maintains a regular working relationship with various animal welfare organizations and affiliations
Responsible for overseeing the organization’s fundraising/donation programs. Provides opportunities for community support through volunteering and donations
Consult with the contracting Veterinary practice regularly
Monitors dog and cat food inventory, litter, medication, cleaning supplies, and other animal care items. Requests orders and procures supplies as needed
Maintains knowledge of techniques in domestic animal care, medications, animal behavior, and feeding
Create and support the development of the foster program, including recruitment, promotion, animal care, veterinary care, and transfer
Monitors and enhances the safety and well-being of staff and volunteers by identifying and addressing compassion fatigue. Conducts meetings with staff to review policies and procedures, discuss workplace safety and issues, and share ideas to improve animal care
Ensures that files, records, and statistics are properly maintained for programs including animal intake, disposition, adoption, euthanasia, spay and neutering of shelter animals, and controlled substances
Prepares and administers contracts for professional veterinary services that provide consistent, humane, and timely services to sheltered animals. Coordinates contract terms and conditions with service and food supply vendors and serves as the shelter's point of contact
Oversees the appropriate inventory, security, and reporting of controlled substances according to local, state, and federal regulations
Develop and coordinate a manageable capacity work plan for the shelter to effectively utilize space and systematically respond to seasonal influxes of animals
In cooperation with the Kennel Supervisor, implement a best-practice-based cleaning, feeding, and enrichment program for animals
Reviews and evaluates work schedules, products, methods, and procedures to identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures
Enhance outreach events and relationships with external organizations and rescues
Submits reports to the Division Director regarding animal capacity, outreach event completion, and the foster and volunteer programs
In the absence of the Division Director, assumes the full range of duties
Performs other duties as assigned
Can telecommute on occasion
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in animal health technology program and registration as a veterinary technician by the state of Missouri required
Training in animal control techniques
5-7 years' experience in a veterinary clinic, animal shelter or research setting assisting a veterinarian with the treatment of animals
3-5 years of supervisory experience required
Valid motor vehicle operator's license required
Must have an ability to identify and evaluate animal breeds, characteristics, behavior, and temperament
Must have basic domestic animal handling knowledge
Must be able to identify common animal diseases and their transmission
Must have basic computer knowledge and typing ability
Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed, including evenings, holidays, and weekends
Preferred
Humane euthanasia certification preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Extended Medical Leave
Holidays
Employee Health
Dental
Life
Disability
Retirement
Tuition Assistance programs
Company
St. Charles County Government
Founded in 1812, St.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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