What is an animal shelter manager and how to become one

Key steps to become an animal shelter manager

1. Explore animal shelter manager education requirements

   Most common animal shelter manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   50.0 %

   Associate

   25.0 %

   High School Diploma

   12.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific animal shelter manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	40.96%
   PET	30.22%
   Shelter Animals	28.83%

3. Complete relevant animal shelter manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New animal shelter managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an animal shelter manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real animal shelter manager resumes.

4. Research animal shelter manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage pet adoption programs and supervise animal intake, disposition and euthanasia activities.
   • Prepare facilities for semi-annual IACUC and USDA inspections while implementing recommend improvements.
   • Purchase services from outside vendors for staff development training which offer transferable skills.

5. Apply for animal shelter manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an animal shelter manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams