Animal Care Supervisor

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Chimp Haven

Animal Care Supervisor

Keithville, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    403(b) retirement

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Relocation bonus

    Vision insurance

    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 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.

    To apply for this position please visit our website at www.chimphaven.org and follow the CAREERS link in the ABOUT US segment.