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Current Listings:
Fairfax County Animal Shelter currently has a job opening for Field Services Manager position.
The job closes: 08/01/2025 at 11:59pm
The link to job announcement and how to apply: Field Services Manager (Animal Control Officer IV) | Job Details tab | Career Pages
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Since 1973, the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA has been providing compassionate animal care to help pets and people live happier, healthier lives. We offer a full range of services, including adoption options for companion pets and barn cats so that local animals can live better lives in the spaces that suit them best. We also work with a vast network of volunteers who help us care for animals in our shelter and individuals willing to foster pets in their homes. In addition to our pet matchmaking services, we partner with community members to help manage the outdoor cat population through our Community Cat Program. Across all of these services is our commitment to providing the resources and tools our community needs to improve animal welfare.
JOB TITLE: Animal Health Manager
DEPARTMENT: Shelter Operations
ACCOUNTABILITY: Director of Operations
FUNCTION: The Animal Health Manager’s primary responsibility is to protect, maintain and improve the health of the animals in the care of the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA. They will fulfill this responsibility by working closely with the shelter veterinarian in charge to develop protocols and provide care for special medical cases; ensures compliance with medical protocols, oversees a staff of five (5) to ensure timely performance of intake exams, health checks and daily care for sick animals; ensuring animal records are up to date, and supports both internal and external animal health services, including foster care and offsite veterinary coordination while working collaboratively with other shelter operations managers.
SALARY: $47,500 - $55,000
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General:
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Perform duties in a manner which promotes a positive culture and encourages attainment of RHSPCA goals.
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Ensure quality care and humane treatment for the animals in the care of the RHSPCA.
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Works courteously and cooperatively with the staff, volunteers, fosters, adopters, veterinary partners, and donors to ensure that all RHSPCA policies and procedures are followed, and new ones implemented successfully.
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Ability to multitask, take and follow directions, adapt, and accommodate changing demands and make appropriate prioritization decisions.
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Assist in implementing operation compliance with current federal, state, county and local laws, regulations and guidelines that affect operations.
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Serve as primary contact for operations staff and veterinarians for the medical health of the animals.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
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Oversees a staff of five team members assigned to the Animal Health Team and is responsible for:
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Creating schedules, approving timecards and PTO.
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Updating job descriptions, participating in hiring and performance reviews.
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Developing and implementing staff trainings on best practices as they relate to shelter animal health.
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Directing performance through regular meetings, goal setting, appraisal, and
accountability.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
The Animal Health Manager needs to be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required:
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Current Vet Technician License in Virginia strongly preferred.
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Minimum of two years of working hands on with animals in a veterinary setting is required.
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Minimum of three years management experience is required.
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An existing Fear Free Shelters certification or ability to attain within 90 days of employment.
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Licensed to perform humane euthanasia in the state of Virginia or ability to attain within 1 year of employment.
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Proficiency in Google suite platforms, docs and sheets.
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Ability to work independently without close supervision.
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Ability to work collaboratively with a positive and upbeat attitude.
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Knowledge of dog and cat behavior and safe handling practices is required.
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Must be available to work some evenings and weekends and be responsive to emails and phone calls relating to animal emergencies.
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Ability to use sound judgment in all decision making while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
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Hold a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift 35 lbs., stand for long periods of time, move quickly, work with and around animals (including diseased, injured and/or potentially aggressive animals), loud noises, chlorine or other chemicals.
COMPENSATION
This is a salaried (exempt) position offering a competitive rate based on experience with a salary range of $47,500 - $55,000. After a period of employment, the Animal Health Manager is eligible for medical insurance and PTO.
COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION MAY BE FOUND HERE: ROCKINGHAM HARRISONBURG SPCA/JOBS
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The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is currently hiring the following positions:
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Manager of Animal Control (Sergeant) - learn more about the position and how to apply HERE
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Adoptions & Matchmaking Counselor - learn more about the position and how to apply HERE
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Animal Care Technician - learn more about the position and how to apply HERE
Please check these additional sources for job postings:
Humane Society of the United States
National Animal Control Association
Society of Animal Welfare Administrators