Directly supervise and coordinate activities of animal care workers. Manager/Supervisors are generally found in smaller establishments where they perform both supervisory and management functions, such as accounting, marketing, and personnel work, and may also engage in the same animal care work as the workers they supervise.

Assigns workers to tasks, such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters. Establishes work schedule and procedures of animal care. Monitors animal care and inspects facilities to identify problems, and discusses solutions with workers. Trains workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and safety precautions. Plans budget, and arranges for purchase of animals, feed, or supplies. Prepares reports concerning activity of facility, employees' time records, and animal treatment. Delivers lectures to public to stimulate interest in animals and communicate humane philosophy to public. Operates euthanasia equipment to destroy animals. Investigates complaints of animal neglect or cruelty, and follows up on complaints appearing to justify prosecution. Observes and examines animals to detect signs of illness and determine need of services from veterinarian. Directs and assists workers in maintenance and repair of facilities.

Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Biology -- Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Medicine and Dentistry -- Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others. Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively. Management of Personnel Resources -- Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something. Management of Financial Resources -- Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures. Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others -- Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Scheduling Work and Activities -- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates -- Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.