Kennel Manager

Southern Veterinary Partners; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Bereich der tierärztlichen Versorgung sucht einen engagierten Kennel Manager, der für die Sauberkeit und das Wohlbefinden der Tiere verantwortlich ist. Diese Rolle umfasst die Überwachung der Tierpflege, das Management des Kennel-Personals und die Gewährleistung eines gesunden Umfelds für die Tiere. Das Unternehmen bietet ein unterstützendes Team, zahlreiche Vorteile und die Möglichkeit, in der Gemeinschaft einen positiven Einfluss auszuüben. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Tiere haben und in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Gesundheitsplan (medizinisch, zahnärztlich, visionär)

Rentenplan (401k)

Lebensversicherung (Basis, freiwillig & AD&D)

Kurzzeitbehinderung

Bezahlte Freizeit (Urlaub & Feiertage)

Bildungsunterstützung für qualifizierte Mitarbeiter

Teladoc - kostenloser Zugang zu Ärzten 24/7

Rabattierte tierärztliche Versorgung

EAP (Mitarbeiterunterstützungsprogramm)

Möglichkeit, in der Gemeinschaft einen Einfluss zu haben

Qualifications

• Erfahrung als Kennel-Assistent, Management-Erfahrung bevorzugt.
• Fähigkeit, in einem schnelllebigen Umfeld zu arbeiten.

Responsibilities

• Sicherstellung der Sauberkeit des Krankenhauses und der Tierunterkünfte.
• Füttern und Überwachen der Tiere, sowie tägliche Spaziergänge.
• Schulung und Management des Kennel-Personals.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Stressmanagement

Computerkenntnisse (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Education

High School Diploma oder GED

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!

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:

• Ensure the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennel area, runs, treatment area, and outside grounds.
• Feed hospitalized animals and boarders.
• Monitor and record important information about the animals’ conditions, behavior and habits (elimination, eating, etc.).
• Walk animals three times a day. Ensure pets in DayCare receive playtime at least 3 times a day.
• Notify the Doctor or a Veterinary Technician/Assistant of unusual medical or behavioral problems.
• Clean treatment, exam, surgery and lab areas daily.
• Maintain laundry throughout the day and keep laundry area neat.
• Assist the Doctor and Veterinary Assistant with restraint and treatment of animals.
• Monitor and maintain the kennel inventory to include food, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, etc.
• Onboarding and training of kennel staff, ongoing staff management and leadership.
• 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, management experience preferred, but not required.

• 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).