Kennel Manager Jobs

Kennel Manager
Loop 410 Veterinary Hospital
San Antonio, Texas

Summary: Our Kennel Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our lodge and daycare, ensuring that boarding patients are cared for properly. This individual will lead the Kennel Team, providing training, guidance, development, performance improvement, and scheduling. This integral Team Member will lead by example and work alongside the team to ensure efficient operation of the boarding and grooming department. Promotion of a safe, clean, and interactive environment for the team and the pets in our care is of the utmost importance. Our Kennel Manager will report directly to the Hospital Manager.

We are proud to offer robust benefits packages, including a competitive base salary, medical, vision, and dental insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, free continuing education, 401k, paid time off, and mental health support. Are you looking to join a company that will foster your professional growth? Look no further - apply today!

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with kennel maintenance and cleaning
• Oversees kennel operations that house dogs and/or cats
• Washing, drying, and folding laundry (if applicable)
• Other duties as assigned by Doctors and/or Hospital Manager
• Maintaining animal records, such as weight, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake
• Maintain clean and organized warehouse/storage (if applicable)
• Daily care for boarded animals
• Promote Retail sales
• Reporting changes in animal behavior, health or concerns to Doctors and Hospital Manager
• Must be able to lift 50lbs or more, stoop, bend and stand on feet for long periods.
• Training and supervising Kennel Attendants and Groomer(s)
• Scheduling boarding appointments
• Bathing, grooming, exercising, feeding, administering medication, and monitoring behavior

Skills / Qualifications:

• Communication skills
• Previous experience working with animals required
• Customer Service
• Organizational Skills
• Prior supervisory experience is ideal, preferably in an animal care setting
• People Oriented / Interpersonal Skills
• Team oriented
• High School Diploma or relevant education and work experience

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Best-in-class health, vision, and dental insurance
• And more!
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program with a licensed social worker on staff
• Free continuing education through our own learning institute
• 401k with match

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Referral program
• Dental insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Health savings account
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Weekend availability
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person