Job Description (JD)

Position Title

Animal Birth Control (ABC) and Treatment Manager

Department

Animal Birth Control Programme / Veterinary Services

Reporting To

Municipal Authority / Chief Veterinary Officer / Project Director / Authorized Animal Welfare Organization

Location

Bhandup Hospital

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Management

- Plan, organize, and supervise day-to-day operations of the ABC Centre.
- Ensure effective implementation of sterilization and anti-rabies vaccination programmes.
- Coordinate with municipal authorities, veterinary teams, animal welfare organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor programme targets, timelines, and performance indicators.
- Ensure availability of medicines, surgical supplies, equipment, and operational resources.

2. Animal Capture and Transportation Oversight

- Supervise humane capture of community dogs as per approved protocols.
- Ensure trained dog-catching teams use non-cruel and safe handling methods.
- Monitor transportation procedures to minimize stress and injury to animals.
- Verify proper identification and documentation of captured animals.

3. Veterinary Treatment and Surgical Management

- Oversee admission, examination, sterilization, vaccination, treatment, and post-operative care of animals.
- Ensure animals receive timely veterinary attention and emergency care when required.
- Monitor surgical quality standards and post-operative recovery procedures.
- Ensure compliance with infection control, biosecurity, and veterinary best practices.
- Coordinate treatment and rehabilitation of sick, injured, pregnant, lactating, or special-care animals.

4.



Animal Welfare and Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with AWBI guidelines, ABC Rules, 2023, and animal welfare regulations.
- Maintain humane housing, feeding, watering, sanitation, and enrichment standards.
- Monitor animal welfare conditions within kennels, operation theatres, and recovery areas.
- Facilitate inspections and audits conducted by authorities and monitoring committees.
- Investigate and address welfare concerns or operational non-compliance.

6. Animal Release and Rehabilitation

- Ensure sterilized and vaccinated animals are released back to their original territories after recovery.
- Verify veterinary fitness before release.
- Coordinate rehabilitation and long-term care for animals requiring extended treatment.
- Monitor compliance with release protocols and documentation requirements.

7. Stakeholder and Community Coordination

- Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal authorities, NGOs, resident associations, animal feeders, and the public.
- Address complaints, grievances, and inquiries related to ABC operations.
- Conduct awareness and outreach programmes on animal welfare, rabies control, and responsible community animal management.




- Support community engagement initiatives promoting humane treatment of animals.

8. Health, Safety, and Risk Management

- Ensure staff compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.
- Implement emergency response protocols for animal bites, zoonotic diseases, and workplace incidents.
- Maintain cleanliness, waste disposal systems, and infection prevention measures.
- Ensure safe storage and handling of medicines, vaccines, and surgical equipment.

Qualifications

Essential

- Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science (BVSc & AH) or related field.
- Experience in animal welfare, veterinary services, shelter management, or ABC programme implementation.
- Knowledge of AWBI Guidelines, ABC Rules, 2023, and animal welfare legislation.
- Strong leadership, communication, and administrative skills.

Key Competencies

- Animal Welfare Management
- Veterinary Programme Administration
- Team Leadership and Supervision
- Regulatory Compliance
- Record Management and Reporting
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Budget and Resource Management
- Communication and Conflict Resolution

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Number of animals sterilized and vaccinated.
- Compliance with AWBI and ABC Rules.
- Post-operative recovery and survival rates.
- Timeliness and accuracy of reporting.
- Reduction in programme-related complaints.
- Animal welfare audit scores.
- Staff performance and training completion rates.
- Effective utilization of resources and budget.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Advantages:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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