Kennel Manager

Vets Pets; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

A choice between two medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) Savings Plan with employer m

Life insurance for yourself, spouse, &

Paid time off / holidays

Health Savings Account available

Short term disability available

Supplemental critical illness and事故

Uniform allowance

Continuing education allowance for

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Creature Comforts Inn is seeking dedicated staff to care for pets, manage kennel operations, and maintain a clean, safe boarding environment. Youll work with a compassionate team to ensure daily feeding, exercise, and health monitoring while upholding high standards of cleanliness and compliance.

Ideal candidates have veterinary or pet-resort experience, strong communication, and a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Strong communication to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
• Gets excited about business process improvement.
• Takes responsibility for work and completes work accurately and timely.
• Always looking to make processes more efficient and effective using technology.
• Willing to listen and try new things and other people’s ideas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all pets receive proper daily care (feeding, cleaning, exercise, monitoring health) and report concerns promptly.
• Supervise and support kennel staff; train new team members; delegate tasks and coach.
• Oversee kennel flow: check-ins, boarding, capacity; manage scheduling and staffing.
• Enforce cleaning and sanitation protocols; keep kennels and play areas clean and odor-free; report maintenance issues.
• Monitor inventory of food, cleaning supplies, and kennel materials; communicate orders to leadership.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure adherence to protocols.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Process improvement

Accountability

Tech-savvy

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary or Pet Resort experience preferred

Job description

At Creature Comforts Inn, we care deeply about our team and the animals in our care. Working at boarding and grooming facility can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice for individuals who are passionate about animal care and want to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.
At Creature Comforts you will have the opportunity to care for pets, create lasting bonds, and provide safe, engaging environments for animals to thrive and socialize. work with a variety of animals and gain experience treating a range of conditions. You will work with a team who shares your passion. You will have the opportunity to learn and grow as a professional.

Must be available on holidays and weekends

Ideal Candidate

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Possesses an exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance
• Gets excited about business process improvement
• Takes responsibility for work and completes work accurately and timely
• Always looking to make processes more efficient and effective using technology
• Willing to listen and try new things and other people’s ideas

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure all pets receive proper daily care (feeding, cleaning, exercise, monitoring health); monitor for signs of illness, injury, or stress and report concerns promptly; maintain safe handling practices for all animals and ensure vaccination and boarding requirements are followed
• Supervise and support kennel staff in daily responsibilities; train new team members on protocols and expectations; delegate tasks and ensure completion and address performance concerns and provide coaching
• Oversee kennel flow including check-ins, boarding assignments, and capacity; ensure proper scheduling and staffing coverage; maintain organization of kennel areas and supplies and assist team as needed to support daily workload
• Enforce cleaning and sanitation protocols; ensure kennels, play areas, and common spaces are clean and odor‑free and monitor equipment and facility needs; report maintenance issues
• Monitor inventory levels of food, cleaning supplies, and kennel materials; communicate ordering needs to leadership and ensure proper use and storage of supplies
• Ensure team adherence to protocols and procedures and maintain accurate records as required

Education And Experience

• Veterinary or Pet Resort experience preferred

Perks And Benefits Include

• Tuition assistance
• A choice between two medical plans with prescription drug benefits
• Dental and vision coverage available
• 401(k) Savings Plan with employer match, including immediate vesting
• Life insurance for yourself, spouse and eligible dependents available
• Paid time off / holidays
• Health Savings Account available
• Short term disability available
• Supplemental critical illness and accident plans available
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education allowance for credentialed technicians
• Employee assistance program

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.