Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Bellevue – Bellevue, WA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
None
Salary Range
$26.44 – $27.88 Hourly
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
The Shelter Care Supervisor gets to plan and prioritize the daily operations and lead the Shelter Care team. In this role, you’ll care for Seattle Humane animal’s and all their needs, you’ll lead a compassionate team of staff and volunteers that takes great pride in the care they deliver. At the end of the day, you get to go home feeling like you’ve impacted the lives of animals and supported them on their journey to a forever home.
The Shelter Care Program is responsible for the direct animal care for all nine species of animal accepted for admission at Seattle Humane. This includes an astounding array of dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and mice. Each day the Shelter Care Team is responsible for feeding, cleaning, exercising, enriching, and medicating the animals in our care. In addition to the high level of care each animal receives, the Shelter Care Team also collaborates with all shelter operations departments on pathway planning for each animal’s journey. This starts from intake to outcome with an emphasis on minimizing length of stay and meeting each pet’s individual needs. While the work during the day can be challenging, the team supports a culture of work-life balance and teamwork!
We see the Shelter Care Supervisor as a key role to provide care while animals prepare for the next step in their journey to loving homes.
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Compensation/Schedule
Starting salary range at $26.44 to $27.88 hourly. Full-time non-exempt position. 40 hours per week scheduled, four days a week. Schedule may vary depending on coverage by other department staff, holidays, or emergencies. Requires some after-hours availability.
The Benefits:
At Seattle Humane, we believe in investing in our people, you’ll receive competitive benefits and perks, including full health & wellness coverage, generous paid time off starting at three weeks, 10 paid holidays, an employer matching retirement plan, personal pet care allowance, employee sabbaticals, tuition reimbursement for Vet Tech school, continuing education budget, bonuses, discounts, and you get to work around cute animals! Check out our FULL LIST of benefits and perks HERE
Who we are
Seattle Humane is more than a shelter, we are a community resource center. We’re meeting the increasing need for pet owner support services, so that families don’t have to choose between an overdue bill and a beloved family member. We’re training the next generation of veterinarians in our state-of-the-art medical center. We’re building a community of animal advocates through our volunteer and youth education programs. The impact of Seattle Humane is life-changing, for the animals in our care and the people who love them. Our top priority is to connect animals in need of rescue with the people who will love them. Through our outreach, advocacy, and services, we strive to ensure that animal companionship is accessible to all. Take a look at our Vision for 2026 and beyond which is guiding our work and priorities in the years to come.
Hiring timeline:
Application materials (cover letter and resume) will receive priority consideration for screening. The full job description is shared following the screening process. There will be one on-site interview. An offer will be extended shortly after the final round of interviewed candidates.
Equal Opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, Seattle Humane is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
COVID-19 Information
Vaccinations are mandatory at Seattle Humane. Seattle Humane reasonably accommodates those whose medical conditions or religious beliefs prevent them from being vaccinated.