Animal care supervisor

Description

ANIMAL CARE SUPERVISOR

Job Classification

• Title Class : Animal Care Supervisor
• Descriptive Title : Chimpanzee Supervisor; Animal Care Supervisor
• Shift : Day / Night / Weekend
• FLSA : Normally Exempt
• Risk Level : 3

Primary Function

Supervises the staff caring for the chimpanzees and their housing areas and improves well-being and prevention of heart disease by close observation of chimpanzee behavior and careful cleaning procedures.

Reports to senior management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of all animal care staff, including night staff.
• Hire and train animal caregivers on primary responsibilities.
• Develop work schedules.
• Complete performance reviews.
• Schedule and facilitate weekly husbandry meetings.
• Coach and develop staff on leadership and team-building.
• Oversee and assign projects not directly related to animal care.
• Liaison with other departments. May set up training schedule for other departments (i.e. lock-checking procedures).
• Develop standard operating procedures.
• Assist with feeding and cleaning chimpanzees as necessary.
• Observe chimpanzee behavior and appearance. Report unusual behavior or injuries.
• Oversee maintenance of records of health, behavior, cleaning, etc. Respond to reports from care staff.
• Ensure compliance with enrichment and training objectives.
• Oversee ordering supplies and maintaining stock of feed, bedding, and cleaning supplies.
• Administer medications and treatment as needed.
• Assist in planning and implementing special projects, including educational programs.
• Participate in and may lead educational programs.
• Assist behavioral or veterinary staff as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Supervision and Responsibility

• Supervises and coordinates the work of animal care staff.
• Trains and supervises volunteers.
• Reports to senior management.
• Knowledgeable about variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Education and Pre-requisites

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, veterinary technician degree, or AALAS Laboratory Animal Technician certification required.
• At least 8 years’ experience working with animals, including 6 years working with non-human primates, and 3 years working with chimpanzees required.
• A combination of 10 years’ related education and non-human primate / chimpanzee experience can be substituted for education / experience requirements.
• Three years’ experience in supervisory role at an animal facility is required.

Other Requirements and Working Conditions

• This work will require bending, carrying, kneeling, lifting, listening, pulling, pushing, reading, speaking, squatting, standing, stooping, stretching, walking, watching, and writing.
• Must be able to routinely lift and carry 50lbs for short distances.
• Must be able to assist in lifting chimpanzees (up to 75lbs).
• Duties may require driving Chimp Haven vehicles, and must have a valid driver’s license and meet Chimp Haven’s motor vehicle operating standards.
• Work may involve considerable outdoor work in various weather conditions.
• Potential exists for animal bites and scratches.
• Potential exposure to unpleasant odors, animal wastes, animal tissues and body fluids, toxic chemicals, zoonotic diseases (tuberculosis, shigella, etc.

infectious agents (Hepatitis B, C, HIV, etc.)

• Weekend, holiday, and night work may be necessary. Responsible for check-ins with care staff on weekends, holidays, and nights.
• Participation in a medical monitoring and surveillance program that includes hepatitis B and other inoculations is required.
• Safety training, equipment, clothing, and supplies will be provided.

Compensation and benefits

Chimp Haven-Provided Health & Life Insurance

Chimp Haven pays 100% of employees’

medical and dental premiums as well as a

portion of dependents’ premiums. The

sanctuary also provides short-term and

long-term disability coverage and life

insurance for all employees, optional

vision insurance, supplemental life

insurance, and Flexible Spending

Retirement

Chimp Haven automatically contributes

7% of your income to a 403(b) retirement

account, so your retirement is growing

even if you don’t personally contribute to

the account.

Time Off

Chimp Haven offers a generous paid time

off policy for all employees (which

increases based on years of service) in

addition to 11 paid holidays per year, two

weeks paid parental leave for new

parents, and paid time off for bereavement

and jury duty.

Casual Dress Code

And an annual uniform allowance for

animal care and facilities staff.

Bonuses & More

In addition to opportunities for regular merit

salary increases for current employees,

Chimp Haven offers $1,000 referral bonuses

and a salary deferential for members of our

DART team.

Pet Wellness Program

Our expert vet team offers complimentary

physical exams and low-cost preventative

care for employees’ personal pets three

times each year, including heart worm

testing, flea and tick preventative,

vaccinations, and more.

Relocation Allowance

Relocation allowances are available for staff

who relocate to the Shreveport area from

75 miles to work at Chimp Haven.

Scenic Work Environment

Chimp Haven is located on 200 forested

acres, surrounded by Eddie D. Jones Park,

with 10 miles of beautiful trails for hiking,

mountain biking, running, and horseback riding.

We are always looking for new

ideas from the team to add to our benefits

program. Recent offerings include free

Headspace memberships for employees

and their dependents, summer bonuses,

food truck events, and Chimp Haven swag.

Application instructions

Last updated : 2024-02-23

Salary : $1,000