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Careers In Animal Shelters
Dr. Angela Hines, DVM B.S. Biology, Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, College of
Veterinary Medicine-University of Missouri Columbia
How Does One Decide to Choose a Career at a Animal Shelter?
Started my career in private practice to corporate practice.
Career change working for a humane society.
Transition phase working at a animal control facility.
Detroit Animal Control Located in southwest Detroit at 3511 W. Jefferson.
Just past the Ambassador Bridge to Canada. Cross streets are W. Fort Street and 24th street.
Detroit Animal Control Center provides the following services: Captures and cares for the City’s stray and
unwanted animals Enforces animal related ordinances Identifies and licenses as many dogs as possible Provides adoption of spayed and neutered animals
to suitable homes Provides vaccinations of animals to the public Educates the public regarding responsible pet
ownership
Staff (33 positions)
1 Administrator 4 Supervisors 1 Dog Pound Assistant 3 Investigators 17 Animal Control
Officers 1 Veterinarian 1 Veterinary
Technician
1 Senior Typist 3 Typists 1 Building Attendant
Administrator Job Functions
Prepare and monitor budget Develop and implement policies and
procedures Monitor and develop ordinance
amendments Manage the operation of animal care, pet
licensing, enforcement, and veterinary clinic
Develop new programs/submit proposals
Administrator Job Functions (con’t)
Prepare monthly reports Respond to citizen complaints-verbal & written Supervise and assist direct reports Design and revise Animal Control computerized
reports and website Recruit, interview, and hire of new employees Meetings with Neighborhood City Halls, Police
department, Mayor’s Office, and Post Office
Veterinarian- Job Functions
Performs vaccinations of animals Examines and evaluates condition of animals prior to
adoption Conducts rabies observation for animals in
quarantine Plans, schedules, and review activities of veterinary
technician Assists in performing lab tests and treatment of
animals Performs surgical services Visual exam of all animals for disease or illness
Ordinances Enforced (Common)
Leash law Dog License Dogs that have bitten a person must be
quarantined for rabies observation Unlawful to harbor a vicious dog Unlawful to keep wild or farm animals Unlawful for loud or habitual barking
QUARANTINE/CONFISCATE
Dog was confiscated for mauling and biting a child in the face. It is held in quarantine a minimum of 10 days for rabies observation.
Dog Fighting
Work with Detroit Police dog fighting task force
Refer suspected fighting to Detroit Police and the Michigan Humane Society
Detroit Animal Control This pair of sheep
were captured walking down the street in southwest Detroit.
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