Lead Kennel/Boarding Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a state-of-the-art veterinary facility in New Orleans as a Kennel Assistant/Boarding Lead. This role involves training and supervising kennel staff, managing schedules, and maintaining cleanliness while providing excellent care to the animals. With a focus on professional growth and teamwork, immerse yourself in a supportive community dedicated to veterinary excellence.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Educational assistance for qualified teammates

Discounted Veterinary Care

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise the kennel team.
• Maintain cleanliness of the hospital and kennel area.
• Monitor and maintain kennel inventory.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good judgment

Ability to manage stressful situations

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

East Riverside Veterinary Hospital, nestled in uptown New Orleans, LA, offers an opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility that opened in July 2022. Our amazing team provides comprehensive care including advanced surgeries, dentistry, and innovative treatments like acupuncture and chemotherapy. We pride ourselves on a culture of compassion, treating each pet as our own, with a supportive environment fostering growth and learning. Enjoy working with advanced equipment in a beautiful setting, alongside a team dedicated to excellence in veterinary medicine.

If you're looking for a place to grow, make a real difference in animal lives, and be part of a positive, professional team, we welcome you to join us at East Riverside Veterinary Hospital!

The Kennel Assistant/Boarding Lead is responsible for providing a clean, efficient and healthy environment for the animals being treated or boarded at the hospital. A day in the life of a Lead Kennel Assistant:

• Train kennel team. Coach & motivate kennel team. Supervise kennel team. Hold kennel team accountable for job duties through disciplinary conversations.
Provide feedback and lead performance reviews for kennel team.
• Assist with interviewing and hiring for kennel position as needed.
• Lead team meetings (monthly), huddles (daily), and 1:1s (quarterly).
• Create team schedules.
• Edit team's timesheets as needed.
• Resolve team and client concerns.
• Report injuries following OSHA protocols.
• Coordinates equipment and facility maintenace or repair.
• Conducts boarding tours for clients.
• Ensure cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
• Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Technician/Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
• Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned that assist the Doctor, Receptionist and Veterinarian Technicians/Assistants in the smooth flow and operation of the clinic, care of clients and service to the clients.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Must have computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations.
• Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant

• Pay range of $17-$18/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community whiletacklinga challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animalsamong a great team of people!

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).