Dog Care Supervisor Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Dog Care Supervisor to join our team at {company} based in Cork. This role will support the recruitment, training, and management of volunteers and day-to-day operations of the Dog Care and Welfare Team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Recruit, train, mentor, and coach the Dog Care and Welfare team to ensure high-quality care and effective staff onboarding and training.
* Ensure the five welfare domains are met for all dogs (nutrition, environment, health, mental state, behaviour).
* Conduct regular performance management and staff training activities within the team.
* Provide expertise and knowledge in relation to diagnosis and treatment of the dogs, ensuring timely medical interventions via external veterinary partners.
* Identify and address temperamental or behavioural issues in dogs, collaborating with staff to implement modification plans.
* Maintain and improve welfare standards through robust cleaning protocols, disease control, and regular process evaluations.
* Manage logistics, rostering, stock, and supplies and oversee accurate record-keeping.
* Provide scheduled welfare and operational reports to management, and document incidents in line with health and safety policies.
* Prepare dogs for training programs, support interdepartmental training, and contribute to broader organisational needs as required.
* Propose and implement changes to improve departmental efficiency, infection control, and overall welfare outcomes.
Requirements:
* Veterinary nursing or animal care qualification and experience.
* Experience supporting canine welfare and a good working knowledge of up-to-date ethics and practices.
* Excellent people management skills, including coaching and teaching.
* Resilient, optimistic and positive attitude.
* Experience working with service dogs and their users is desirable.
* Full clean driving licence is essential.
* You will be required to be on call outside of normal business hours which may include coming on site to deal with any breeding or dog-related issues which arise.