Now Hiring: Full-time Animal Care Supervisor

At Dakin Humane Society, we are committed to the well-being and care of animals. We believe in creating a safe and nurturing environment for staff, volunteers, and the animals in our care. We are currently seeking a highly organized and self-motivated individual with animal care experience to join our team as our Animal Care Supervisor.

As the Animal Care Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our animal care services. We are searching for someone who has excellent organizational skills to coordinate schedules, manage resources, and plan daily tasks efficiently. This position requires a blend of leadership, hands-on animal care expertise, and responding to urgent and unexpected situations with composure and effective decision-making.

If you are passionate about animal welfare and possess the skills to work with a dedicated team, we want to hear from you!

Pay range: $18.00 to $20.00 depending on experience.

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday (schedule may change based on organizational needs).

Employee Benefits:

-Ample amounts of PTO (like 30 days in your second year of full-time employment, and 35 days in your third year, in addition to 5 paid holidays)!

-Health, dental, and vision insurance

-Flexible Spending Account

-100% employer-paid life insurance

-401k with advisors available

-Discounted pet care for your pets

-Employee Assistance Program

Sign-On Bonus!

Bilingual English/Spanish candidates who apply to Dakin will receive a $500 bonus if they are hired and after they successfully reach 90 days of employment. Bilingual candidates must be fluent in both written and verbal communication to qualify for this bonus.

Experience Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a team lead, supervisor, or experienced trainer.
  • Knowledge of basic domestic care and safe/humane animal handling.
  • Knowledge of animal welfare issues is a plus.

Dakin is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Animal Care Supervisor job description

Animal Care Supervisor.pdf (73.3 KiB)

Now Hiring: Per diem or Part-time Veterinarians

Dakin Humane Society is seeking Veterinarians who are interested in per diem or part-time work to assist us during our peak season and also to help fill in for some temporary, unexpected absences on our veterinary team. Work is available now and we anticipate ongoing need through at least September.
 
Our primary need is in our Adoption Center to treat animals after intake, in foster care or at the facility prior to adoption, and clearing from out-of-state transport. Protocols and qualified support staff are in place. Dakin maintains compliance with Shelter Organization Regulations set by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
 
In 2023, Dakin had a 42% increase in intakes compared to the previous year and we were able to complete nearly 2,800 adoptions. We anticipate similar intake rates in 2024 and per diem veterinary coverage in the Adoption Center will be important in maintaining the health of these animals and placing them into foster and adoptive homes quickly.
 
While coverage in our Adoption Center is our highest priority, we also have occasional need for per diem veterinarians trained in high-volume spay/neuter and for coverage during scheduled vacations for veterinarians in our Pet Health Center (dakinpethealthcenter.org).
 
Hourly rates are negotiable within an employer set range based on experience, availability, and department. Applicants must have a current Massachusetts veterinary license in good standing.
 
Please reach out to us at search@dakinhumane.org to learn more. And, please feel free to share this opportunity with others in your network!
 

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