First-Line Supervisors and Manager/Supervisors - Animal Care Workers, Except Livestock

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of animal care workers. Manager/Supervisors are generally found in smaller establishments where they perform both supervisory and management functions, such as accounting, marketing, and personnel work, and may also engage in the same animal care work as the workers they supervise.

Job Task

• Plans budget, and arranges for purchase of animals, feed, or supplies.
• Prepares reports concerning activity of facility, employees' time records, and animal treatment.
• Delivers lectures to public to stimulate interest in animals and communicate humane philosophy to public.
• Operates euthanasia equipment to destroy animals.
• Investigates complaints of animal neglect or cruelty, and follows up on complaints appearing to justify prosecution.
• Observes and examines animals to detect signs of illness and determine need of services from veterinarian.
• Directs and assists workers in maintenance and repair of facilities.
• Assigns workers to tasks, such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
• Establishes work schedule and procedures of animal care.
• Monitors animal care and inspects facilities to identify problems, and discusses solutions with workers.
• Trains workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and safety precautions.

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