What You'll Be Doing

Are you an energetic multitasker with a passion for animal care? The Wake County Animal Center Animal Services Supervisor position may be for you!

This working supervisor position leads daily operations at the Wake County Animal Center, overseeing animal welfare attendant and technician staff, while ensuring the compassionate intake, care, and treatment of all animals. You will be combining leadership with hands-on animal care, including administering medications, performing intake exams, and supporting humane euthanasia practices. You'll manage team workflows, hiring, onboarding, and staff development while ensuring top-quality animal husbandry, customer service, and population management. Working closely with the Animal Welfare Manager, you’ll help guide animals through optimal pathways toward live release-all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of thousands of animals and community members each year.

About Our Team

The Wake County Animal Center is an open-admission animal shelter operated by Wake County Government and on average takes in between 11,000 to 12,000 animals each year. We receive all stray, abandoned and surrendered pets in Wake County. The Center works in partnership with fosters, volunteers and local rescues, to treat and rehome thousands of homeless animals every year.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of experience in animal care or control
• Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) - must pass test/exam within 6 months of employment
• Certified Rabies Vaccinator (CRV) - must pass test/exam within 6 months of employment

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Two years of related animal care experience; previous animal shelter experience
• One year of supervisory experience
• CET - Certified Euthanasia Technician
• CRV - Certified Euthanasia Technician
• Associates degree or higher in animal husbandry, veterinary care, or similar program

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing tasks for teams, coaching and process execution
• Excellent communication skills to handle frequent citizen contact and escalated customer service requests. Ability to handle irate or distressed patrons and animals in a calming manner
• Ability to exercise solid judgment, decision making around care, protection, finding quality homes, aid in reducing pet population and achieving live outcomes
• Advanced knowledge of job area, animal care, animal welfare, safe and humane animal handling, etc, typically obtained through advanced experience
• Ability to establish high-quality standards for work, measure results, and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes

About This Position

Location: Wake County Animal Control Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Sun-Sat 8AM-7PM, varying days/hours

Hiring Range: 25.79 - 30.08

Market Range: 25.79 - 34.37

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 7/16/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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