Animal Caretaker II – Lead

Summary of Duties
This senior-level role includes all Animal Caretaker I duties plus additional oversight and coordination responsibilities in clinical, office, and animal housing areas.

• Manage the rest of the Animal Caretaker team 
• Sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing designated floor surfaces
• Spot-cleaning spills, stains, and animal waste as they occur 
• Restocking paper products, soaps, and other consumables in designated areas
• Emptying trash in designated areas
• Dusting and wiping horizontal and vertical surfaces (up to 10 ft) 
• Performing routine cleaning and disinfection of animal kennels and runs 
• Removing animals from housing areas prior to cleaning and returning them once dry 
• Supporting the collection and proper handling of regulated medical waste 
• Reporting any facility maintenance needs to the supervisor 
• Training and guiding junior caretakers on proper cleaning and sanitation techniques
• Performing quality checks to ensure all areas meet facility standards
• Monitoring and maintaining cleaning supply inventory
• Coordinating regulated medical waste collection and transport
• Completing basic logs and shift reports
• Responding to after-hours or extended cleaning needs as required

Required Knowledge & Abilities 

• Proven experience in veterinary or animal facility cleaning 
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and train others 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Education, Skills & Certifications 

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Minimum 12 months of prior kennel/veterinary facility cleaning experience preferred 
• All certifications and requirements listed for Animal Caretaker I (provided by employer) 
• Must be able to obtain base access and pass background check