Animal Care Manager

A confidential organization is seeking an experienced Animal Care Manager to oversee daily animal care operations, staff performance, facility cleanliness, and animal welfare. This position will provide leadership to a team of animal care professionals while ensuring high standards of safety, sanitation, animal health, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a strong background in animal care, husbandry operations, staff management, and facility oversight. This individual should be comfortable working in a hands-on environment and collaborating with veterinary and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

Animal Care & Welfare

• Oversee the daily care and well-being of animals within the facility.
• Ensure appropriate feeding, cleaning, sanitation, and enrichment routines are consistently followed.
• Monitor animal health and behavior and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Work closely with veterinary staff to support appropriate medical care and treatment.
• Promote a safe, clean, and positive environment focused on animal welfare.

Team Leadership & Staff Management

• Lead, train, mentor, and support animal care technicians and other assigned staff.
• Develop and manage employee schedules to ensure appropriate operational coverage.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching and constructive feedback.
• Establish and maintain clear expectations for quality, safety, productivity, and animal care.
• Address operational or staffing concerns in a timely and professional manner.

Facility & Operations Management

• Oversee the cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of animal housing areas and related facilities.
• Ensure adequate supplies are available, including food, PPE, cleaning materials, and enrichment supplies.
• Coordinate routine environmental and facility maintenance activities.
• Monitor and coordinate appropriate substrate/sand changes and other routine facility needs.
• Work with maintenance and other departments to resolve facility or equipment issues.

Records & Compliance

• Ensure accurate records are maintained for feeding, cleaning, sanitation, environmental conditions, and general animal health.
• Ensure daily operations follow applicable regulatory, safety, and animal welfare requirements.
• Assist with inspections, audits, certifications, and regulatory documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve procedures, documentation, and operational efficiency.

Enrichment & Behavioral Monitoring

• Collaborate with enrichment personnel to develop and maintain appropriate enrichment programs.
• Monitor animal behavior and identify potential welfare or behavioral concerns.
• Make recommendations regarding enrichment activities and behavioral improvements.
• Ensure enrichment activities are implemented consistently and appropriately.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Work closely with veterinary, animal care, breeding, weaning, operations, and administrative teams.
• Maintain effective communication with department leadership regarding animal welfare, staffing, operational needs, and facility concerns.
• Participate in meetings and projects related to animal care, safety, compliance, and operational improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience in animal care, husbandry, zoological, veterinary, laboratory animal, agricultural, or a related environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and manage a diverse team.
• Strong understanding of animal husbandry, welfare, sanitation, and daily care practices.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with veterinary and operational teams.
• Ability to identify problems, prioritize tasks, and implement practical solutions.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and around animals on a daily basis.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends or holidays when operationally required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Education & Experience

A degree or formal training in Animal Science, Biology, Veterinary Technology, Zoology, Agriculture, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience in animal care or husbandry management may be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000