Kennel Manager

Southern Veterinary Partners; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care facility in Asheville seeks a passionate Kennel Manager to ensure a clean and healthy environment for animals. Responsibilities include managing staff, animal care, and maintaining quality standards. Join a growing team that is dedicated to excellent veterinary practice and client service.

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 veterinary technician programs

Teladoc - FREE 24/7 doctor access

Discounted Veterinary Care

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Opportunity to grow your career

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and good judgment required.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring cleanliness of the hospital and kennel areas.
• Creating and managing kennel staff schedules.
• Monitoring animals' conditions and maintaining kennel inventory.

Skills

Communication

Stress Management

Judgment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Pet Vet on Patton is an animal veterinary care facility located in Asheville, North Carolina. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer services including preventive care, dental, pharmacy, hospitalization, surgery, recovery, and both dog and cat boarding. Here at The Pet Vet on Patton, we know that pets truly are members of the family. For this reason, we strive to give our clients the best care possible. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to provide excellent care for our clients. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

Position: Kennel Manager

The Kennel Manager 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 Kennel Manager includes:

1. Ensuring the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
2. Feeding hospitalized animals and boarders.
3. Creating kennel staff schedules.
4. Scheduling and hosting frequent kennel staff meetings.
5. Monitoring and recording important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior, and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
6. Walking animals three times a day and ensuring pets in DayCare receive playtime at least 3 times daily.
7. Notifying the Doctor or a Veterinary Technician/Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
8. Maintaining laundry throughout the day and keeping the laundry area neat.
9. Monitoring and maintaining the kennel inventory, including food, cleaning supplies, and laundry supplies.
10. Onboarding and training kennel staff, ongoing staff management, and leadership.
11. Performing other duties as assigned to assist the Doctor, Receptionist, and Veterinary Technicians/Assistants in the smooth operation of the clinic and care of clients.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend/holiday shifts.
• Computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication skills, good judgment, and stress management abilities.
• Physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Previous experience as a kennel assistant; management experience is preferred but not required.

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) - for eligible positions only
• Educational assistance for veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc - FREE 24/7 doctor access
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community and grow your career

Our team’s dedication has led to remarkable growth, with over 8,000 employees nationwide, recognition as a top workplace, and inclusion on several prestigious lists for rapid growth and employee satisfaction.