Kennel Supervisor

The City of Norfolk

  • Norfolk, VA
  • $40,100-46,115 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
DescriptionNorfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.The City of Norfolk's Department of General Services is seeking a Kennel Supervisor who will be responsible for supervising all Animal Caretakers, managing shelter population, and serving as a front-line supervisor for customer service.Oversees the day-to-day activities of the animal care center, processing of incoming animals including assessment with regard to adoption and euthanasia, application of appropriate medical attention and the maintenance of adequate kennel supplies and equipment. Responsible for the proper care of animals during holding periods and the maintenance of sanitary conditions in the kennel areas. Responsible for building maintenance, equipment and supplies.Essential Functions
  • Manages all Animal Caretakers to ensure animal care is prompt, thorough and humane.
  • Assigns daily duties to Animal Caretakers.
  • Provides feedback to caretakers including any necessary progressive disciplinary action and conducts performance evaluations.
  • Responsible for ensuring adequate supplies and equipment and coordinates any needed repairs with the Operations Manager.
  • Oversees all incoming animals and ensures accurate processing and assessment of each animal with regard to shelter placement, temperament, health status and shelter care plan.
  • Administers vaccines and medications as directed by the Shelter Veterinarian.
  • Performs euthanasia as necessary.
  • Assists customers and addresses concerns.
  • Implements employee and volunteer training and growth opportunities.
  • Maintains overall shelter organization and cleanliness throughout the workday.
  • Provides the highest quality animal care through feeding, watering, socializing, and offering various forms of enrichment.
  • Observes animals for signs of illness; monitors sick or injured animals and assists with vet-prescribed treatment.
  • Assists the public with selecting a companion for adoption or reuniting lost pets.
  • Requires ability to read and understand standard operating procedures.
  • This is an essential position; incumbent will be required to report to work during inclement weather when the City is closed.
Education/ExperienceWork requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.Required:Two years in a kennel environment or an animal care field as a supervisor.Preferred:
  • An Associate's degree in veterinary technology, veterinary science, animal care or a closely related field.
Additional Information & Requirements
  • Valid Driver's License required.
  • Certification in animal euthanasia or ability to be certified within one (1) year of employment.
Work Schedule: Hours are scheduled Sunday through Saturday, 40 hours per week. Hours may require additional flexibility, nights, holidays, and weekends.Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.
  • Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
  • Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
  • Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
  • Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
  • The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

The City of Norfolk