Animal Services Supervisor

Salary : $56,024.80 - $88,116.50 Annually
Location : Prairie Paws, 2222 W. Warrior Trail, Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00299
Department: Police
Division: Animal Shelter
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/5/2026 5:00 PM Central


Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide for the health and safety of the citizens of Grand Prairie through the enforcement of City ordinances regarding animals. This is accomplished by managing the day-to-day operation of the animal shelter; investigating animal cruelty cases; responding to citizen calls for services regarding animal services; supervising employees; and completing paperwork. Other duties include providing customer service to citizens.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides raving fans service to citizens by overseeing shelter operations and cleanliness; directing personnel; answering questions; assisting customers with the adoption, RTO, and drop-off process; and handling complaints. Maintains awareness and compliance with applicable ordinances, public health codes, and state laws.

• Conducts regularly scheduled rounds to set compassionate plan for animals within days of impoundment. Communicates regularly with medical staff to support health of onsite population and reduce spread of disease. Oversees onsite enrichment efforts and evaluations.
• Oversees onsite inventory of food, supplies, and general medical supplies.
• Participates in/generates educational programs by researching and developing materials; and conducting presentations at various schools and conferences.
• Responsible for the recruiting, hiring, supervision, promotion, training, discipline, and termination of shelter employees, providing regular, on-going feedback and timely evaluations.
• Completes other duties by developing standard operating procedures; assisting with the budget; maintaining records; and overseeing volunteers when needed.
• Assesses animals for humane euthanasia when necessary.
• Supervises employees by assigning work duties; monitoring work tasks; providing council to employees as needed; and completing performance evaluations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Work requires a high school diploma or G.E.D.

• Experience: Two years experience in animal services or related.
• Licenses : Valid Texas Class C Driver's License.
• Certifications Required: Basic Animal Control Certification, Advanced Animal Control Certification, Euthanasia Technician Certification, Rabies Control Certification, Valid Texas Class C Driver's License

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What is the highest level of Education obtained?

• Some high school, no diploma or GED
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College, no degree
• Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
• Technical or Trade School (Completed)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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How many years of experience do you have in animal services, veterinarian clinic or animal rescue?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• Over 5 years of experience

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