Animal Care Supervisor (Farm Animals)
Animal Place
Job Description
The Animal Care Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of animal care staff and volunteers, as well as assisting in the cleaning, feeding, and medicating of the animal residents. This position works in conjunction with the RVT under the supervision of the Animal Care Director, and alongside a team of dedicated caregivers, providing 24/7 care to the 200+ animals (pigs, chickens, cows, turkeys, sheep, goats, rabbits, donkeys) at the sanctuary in Grass Valley. See below for specific responsibilities and duties.
Essential Job Duties:
Daily task scheduling, maintaining calendar(s) of animal care tasks
Accountable for the timely and accurate completion of all daily tasks
Feeding/watering, daily health care and medicating of animals, and cleaning duties
Regularly working all animal care shifts alongside the caregiving team; shift times may start as early as 6am or end as late as 9pm
Timely and thorough follow-up of all animal care medical alerts
Updating shift procedures and protocols as needed
Reviewing and updating treatment and feed sheets weekly
Reviewing and approving timesheets and PTO requests
Assisting with and/or leading veterinary visits as needed
Transporting animals for rescues and/or veterinary appointments as needed
Meeting weekly with the RVT and Animal Care Director
Leading weekly animal care department meetings, recording meeting minutes
Consulting with the RVT on all health check findings weekly
Overseeing the onboarding, training, and scheduling of all animal care staff, interns, and volunteers
Maintaining accurate records of animal care staff performance throughout the year to complete 6-month check-ins and annual performance reviews
Identifying and ensuring completion of additional animal care projects, goals, etc.
On-Call Job Duties:
Must be able to reside in employer-provided onsite housing.
Participate in a rotating after-hours, weekend, and holiday on-call schedule, ensuring there is always designated onsite coverage for animal care emergencies.
Respond promptly and independently to after-hours animal care and facility emergencies while serving as the designated on-call employee, including duties such as bottle-feeding infant animals, monitoring and caring for sick or injured animals, and addressing other urgent operational needs.
Provide coverage for animal care shifts as needed during staff illnesses, vacations, or other unforeseen absences.
Qualifications:
A strong commitment to Animal Place’s mission of veganism and animal rights
At least 2 years of animal rescue/shelter/sanctuary experience required
1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred
Strong leadership skills and ability to effectively lead animal care staff in day-to-day operations while creating a cohesive and positive work environment
Excellent animal behavior and observation skills
Extensive problem-solving skills and initiative; ability to remain calm in challenging situations and/or emergencies
Extremely self-motivated with a team player mindset
Eager to interact with the general public and volunteers
Capable of working outdoors in ALL weather conditions; Grass Valley typically has cold/wet winters, and very hot/dry summers with regular threat(s) of wildfire
Capable of lifting 40-50 pounds and performing strenuous/manual labor
Willing to work on weekends/holidays/varying shift times as needed to provide appropriate shift coverage
Valid driver's license and good driving record (subject to verification)
Comfortable driving large vehicles, including stock trailers and Sprinter vans
Vegan lifestyle required to live onsite; no animal products may be brought onto the sanctuary or into the housing units by employees or their guests
Hours/Days: 40 hours/week, 8 hours/day, currently Tuesday-Saturday. Schedule subject to change at any time. Required to work most weekends and holidays. Live-in staff are required to be on-call 1-2 times per week, potentially more if the schedule demands. When on-call, staff are required to stay onsite with radio on and must be ready to handle any late night or early morning animal emergencies.
Housing: This position includes required onsite housing as part of the total compensation package. The current onsite accommodation is a one-bedroom cottage with a small private yard. The cottage is limited to occupancy by one person. All utilities, including heating, air conditioning, electricity, water, garbage service, and Wi-Fi, are included, along with access to a shared laundry facility with washer and dryer. Companion animals may be permitted with prior approval from the Animal Care Director.
Benefits: 180-day probation period, vacation/holiday/sick time package, health insurance (eligible after 90 days) $500/year veterinary stipend, $50/year boot stipend, 403b (Animal Place matches up to 3% after one year)
This is a full time job
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Closing Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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