Kennel Manager

Animal Clinic of La Porte; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Animal Clinic of La Porte is seeking a motivated Kennel Manager to ensure the highest standards of pet care in a team setting. This full-time position demands strong leadership and communication skills while overseeing kennel operations, staff coordination, and ensuring cleanliness. You'll play a vital role in enhancing the overall wellbeing of the animals in our care.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic, motivated, and a quick learner.
• Good communication skills required.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kennel staff and ensure high-quality animal care.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary protocols.
• Handle animal admissions, releases, and medication administration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Animal Care

Team Collaboration

Job description

Job Description

We are currently looking to hire a Kennel Manager for our team. The objective of having a Kennel Manager is to ensure that our kennel is kept spotless, our patient care is exceptional and that our staff members work together as a team. We want to be more than just another boarding facility. All animals are to be provided with love, care, food, bedding, clean cages, exercise and the proper medication. The Kennel Manager will oversee his/her staff to ensure that all protocols are being followed and our patients are receiving the best quality of care. Professionalism and leadership is expected at all times.

The right candidate must be enthusiastic, motivated, a quick learner, and a good communicator.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

*Proper animal restraint

*Ensure cleanliness and sanitary protocols are followed

*Ensure animals are kept clean and are well taken care of while they are in our care

*Know how to bathe and brush dogs

*Admit and release boarders

*Able to administer medications properly

*Able to recognize signs of illness in patients

*Show and provide strong leadership and supervisory skills

*Meet regularly with hospital management

*Develop methods that will enhance morale of the kennel staff

*Provide instruction and training

*Hold regular meetings within the kennel department

This is a full time position, weekends and holidays are a must.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership. NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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