Animal Care Supervisor - CHIMP HAVEN : Job Details

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.