Aargauischer Tierschutzverein
Untersiggenthal
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Animal Shelter Manager (80–100%)
- 09 May 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Untersiggenthal
Job summary
Join a dedicated team at Aargauischer Tierschutzverein, caring for animals. Enjoy a supportive work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring proper care for all animals.
- Lead and motivate the animal care team and volunteers effectively.
- Organize intake, adoptions, and medical care with veterinarians.
Skills
- Completed training as a qualified animal caregiver with experience.
- Strong communication skills and resilience in challenging situations.
- Ability to manage teams and coordinate effectively.
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About the job
We are looking for a warm, assertive and professionally skilled individual who will take on the operational management of our animal shelter with passion and professionalism. If you have a heart for animals, you are exactly right with us.
Your tasks
- You are responsible for the entire animal shelter operation and ensure appropriate care for our wards.
- Leadership, motivation and deployment planning of the animal care team as well as coordination of volunteer helpers.
- Organisation of admissions, placements and initial medical care in cooperation with veterinarians.
- Compliance with animal protection legislation and optimisation of internal processes.
Your profile
- Completed training as an animal caretaker EFZ
- Several years of professional experience in animal care as well as leadership experience
- High resilience, communication skills and a confident approach to people and animals in difficult situations.
- Willingness to work weekends and on-call duties.
What we offer
- A responsible role in the service of animal protection at the Aargau Animal Protection Association ATs.
- A committed team that works together with great dedication.
- Contemporary employment conditions.
- A very nicely located workplace.
- There is the possibility to bring your dog to work.
Have we aroused your interest? Then send your complete application documents by email to: irene.frick@tierschutz-aargau.ch
