Kennel Manager - Animal Care Center And Pet Resort

Calling all Kennel Managers:

We seek an extraordinary Kennel Manager who identifies as a self-starter, personable, highly professional, and people/animal lover to join our team! The Kennel Manager plays a key role in the hospital’s success, as their adherence to proper disease control protocols and attention to detail in facility maintenance directly affect patient care and safety.

• A place where the health care team is committed to taking excellent care of clients and loves treating patients/boarders to improve their lives?
• Are you looking for a place to call home?
• A place where the staff genuinely cares about one another, and your mental health and work-life balance are number one.
• That has team Spirit and a thirst for knowledge. That is ready to work hard and make new friends inside and outside the hospital walls.

Then search no more; you have found the right place! If you are ready to jump in and have some fun working with other friendly, caring, dedicated, and compassionate individuals, our hospital may be the place for you!

Why Animal Care Center and Pet Resort?
Located in Joppa, MD

We are busy and growing 3 doctor practice. At Animal Care Center and Pet Resort, we take pride in delivering personalized, compassionate care to our patients and their guardians. Our team strives to provide a comfortable environment for our patients and clients, and we want everyone, either two legged or four, to feel welcome as soon as they enter our veterinary clinic. We offer a wide range of medical services, surgeries, and boarding for dogs and cats. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve.
We pride ourselves on a beautiful team work environment, solid, dependable support staff, state-of-the-art 7,000sqf hospital & pet resort, excellent client base and still growing, annual holiday and summer parties, and several team building events each year (pickleball, go kart/ax throwing, and the list goes on) Come to work each day and enjoy working with talented, dedicated team members.

Benefits:

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Medical

• Short-term disability
• Employee Pet Discount
• Competitive Pay
• Dental
• PTO
• Vision
• Employee Assistant Program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Supplemental Life insurance

The Benefits Highlights

Employer covers:

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High percentage of Medical coverage for individuals and dependents (exact percentages vary by tier of coverage chosen)

• 100% of premiums for Short-Term Disability and Life/AD&D.
• 75% of premiums for Dental and Vision for individuals and dependents.
• 401(k) plan matching up to 4% - Safe HarborResponsibilities:Responsibilities:
• $250 matches any employee contributions into an accompanying HSA Plan with a High-Deductible.

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Supervise a team of kennel assistants

• Clean, fold, and stock laundry throughout the clinic
• Maintaining overall facility cleanlinessQualifications:Ideal candidate:
• Perform daily cleaning of kennels, cages, and public areas, following proper disease control protocol to ensure a sterile environment
• Train new hire kennel assistants - proper animal handling and animal behavior

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Have High School Diploma/GED

• Have good customer service and communication skills
• Have experience with animals and knowledge of handling and behaviors
• Able to Multitask effectively
• Must be able to lift 50lbs, able to bend, squat, and stand for extended periods
• Have prior kennel management experience
• Must be flexible with schedule and required to work weekdays, weekends and holidays.
• Have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person