Veterinary Program Supervisor

Location:Kanab, Utah (RelocationAssistancemay be available)

Hiring Range:This position's starting salary is anticipated to be $65,000.00 annually, depending on experience, plus great benefits.

Manager interviews will occur weekly until the position is filled (Recruiter phone screens will occur prior to Manager interviews).

Position Summary:The Sanctuary Veterinary Program Treatment Supervisoris responsible forconducting and overseeing the daily functions of the Sanctuary Veterinary Treatment team at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. At the direction of their managers, Supervisors act with urgency toaccomplishessential tasks and play a direct role in achieving Best Friends Animal Society's no-kill mission and organizational success. Supervisors may receive intensive assignments in a particular program based on organizational needs.

Essential DutiesandResponsibilities:

• Treat people around you as our most valuable resource by leading with Kindness and Compassion in all your actions, build trust bydemonstratingauthenticity and following through on your commitments, encourage self-care and work-life balance through your own example, and work to build strong relationships with your team by creating communication loops to share and receive honest feedback. You are responsible and accountable for the culture of your team.

• Work alongside team members and volunteers to oversee, coordinate and conduct daily clinic and veterinary care programs with the goal ofutilizingvolunteers and increasing operational efficiency to expand Best Friends lifesavingcapacity; support care and cleaning for animals temporarily housed or transported within Best Friends' vehicles, or facilities.

• Perform and teach medical care including but not limited to intravenous injections, blood draws, medicating, vaccinating, subcutaneous fluids, catheter placement, and microchipping under the direction of a veterinarian; have a comprehensive knowledge of sterile techniques, surgical instruments, pharmacology, anesthesia monitoring, surgicalinductionand recovery; skilled understanding of humane restraint for medical procedures and emergency stabilization procedures.

• Ensure andmaintaina clean and disinfected working environment,maintaincontrolled substances logs, accurately enter, andmaintainpatient and client medical data.

• Proficiency in quality veterinary technical skillsincluding,providing, treatment, support, training, and performance feedback;participatein performance conversations; support hiring and onboarding; ensure teams meet expectations for Best Friends' program requirements and procedures; support teams so that each person achieves their fullest potential as contributors to Best Friends mission and goals. Work collaboratively with andassistBest Friends' team members in all areas of operations to support efficient processes and achieve veterinary services and organizational lifesaving goals; follow policies, procedures, and task lists, includingaccurateandtimelycommunications, work completion, data entry, and recordkeeping; support the achievement of daily activities across teams.

• Maintain a safe workplace, value, and model safe work practices, adhering to organizational safety practices and rules, and addressing or communicating to leadership about unsafe practices and conditions.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in leading teams or managing people is preferred but notrequired.

• Experience working as a veterinary technician in a shelter, veterinary clinic, or animal hospital isrequired. Experience with emergency medicine is preferred. Certification is a plus.

• Bilingual or multi-lingual skills preferred but notrequired.

• Customer-centric, non-judgmental approach to engaging with adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues; familiarity and comfort with a conversational adoption process.

• Ability to work with, leash, kennel, walk, and handle cats and dogs, including those with health and/or behavior conditions/concerns; basic ability toidentifyand speak to medical and behavioral characteristics of dogs and cats.

• Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, personable, professional, and able toget alongwith people fromdifferent backgrounds, as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.

• Abilityto work in a fast-paced environment withwell-developedorganization skillsto juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

• Resourceful, get-it-done attitude; initiative toassistin any area or process; problem solving, seeking answers independently and enthusiastically; flexibility to persist until goals are achieved.

• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office products; familiarity with shelter software/animal management software,or desire to learn.

Physical Requirements:

• Routinely lift 40 pounds and perform daily strenuous activity including, but not limited to lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning, and bending.

• Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time including typing, sitting, walking, arm, and hand motion.

• Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

• Exposure to dogs, cats and other animals of all sizes, temperaments, and medical status.

• Valid driver's license, meeting Best Friends Animal Society's driver qualification standards; ability to travel, including overnight stays, when needed.

• Daily hours and days of the week may vary according to the needs of the department schedule; position includes weekends, nights, holiday work, and may include on-call shifts.

*During the selection process, candidates may be asked toparticipatein an onsite working interview.