Animal Health Clinic Supervisor

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Mesa
1920 South Lewis (Show on map)
Mar 27, 2025
Posting Date 03/26/25 Application Deadline 03/31/25 Pay Range $50,500 - $76,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Animal Care and Control About the Position Are you committed to serving your community and making a difference in the lives of shelter animals who need medical care and support? We are looking for a compassionate and inspirational animal health professional to lead our team of dedicated technicians to deliver excellent customer service and exceptional medical services to the animals in our facilities. As the Animal Health Clinic Supervisor, you will organize, plan, assist, and coordinate your team to provide optimal animal health and welfare. This position requires the employee in the office and or customer-facing for all hours worked. Bring your leadership skills and help us provide extraordinary medical care to the shelter animals of Maricopa County. Apply today! About Us Maricopa County Animal Care & Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the human-animal bond in our community, and we are always looking to add talented individuals to our team, either at our West or East Valley Animal Care Centers. As one of the nation's largest open-admission shelters, we work with our community to serve the animals and people of Maricopa County. Our adoptions, shelter, clinic, and animal services officer teams learn first-hand about proper care of homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Three years of experience treating and handling animals in an animal hospital, humane society, or veterinary clinic environment One year of supervisory experience High school diploma or GED Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications - Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units in Animal Health, Animal Science, Zoology, or related animal sciences may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience We Also Value Completion of a two-year curriculum in an accredited veterinary technology program that is certified by the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board Supervisory or lead experience in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter setting Job Contributions Prioritizes the growth and development of staff, including initial training of new staff and recurring training for all staff as procedures are updated and developed Demonstrates advanced proficiency in all technician duties and ensures staff competently complete all tasks as scheduled and according to protocol Conducts supervisory duties including recruiting, scheduling, performance management, feedback, managing complaints, and administering disciplinary action when necessary Provides courteous, prompt, high-quality customer service to members of the public, including responding to citizen complaints and concerns Monitors safety practices and sanitary conditions. Ensures safety procedures are in place and standards of cleanliness are maintained and observed in accordance with Federal, State, and County regulations or policies Cultivates positive client, volunteer, and staff relations through professional, courteous, and educational interactions while actively promoting the department's mission, services, programs, and events Maintains detailed and accurate medical and surgical records, controlled substance logbooks, and clinic reports Schedules surgeries and rechecks in cooperation with clinic veterinarians and other supervisory staff Organizes daily clinic functions to ensure efficient surgical flow Manages accurate inventory and appropriate storage of supplies, including controlled substances, to ensure proper medical care Working Conditions Work will occur in an office and field environment predominantly in an animal shelter with exposure to extreme and varying temperatures, dogs and cats with unknown temperament and behaviors, excessive noises, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, fumes, dust, mists, gases, poor ventilation, animal waste and fluids, deceased animals, cleaning chemicals, and zoonotic diseases Ability to lift, bend, stoop, stand, and walk on various surfaces, including slippery, uneven, and rough Ability to exert 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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