What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kennel Assistant Manager position at Blair Animal Clinic?
Who we are
Kennel Assistant Manager
Blair Animal Clinic & Klondike Kennels 3662 N 250 W West Lafayette, IN 47906
Shift times:Monday-Sunday: 7am-Noon, 3pm-6pm
Availability Requirements:
Klondike Kennels is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and dedicated Kennel Assistant Manager to join our expanding team. In this hands-on role, you’ll lead a passionate team of pet caregivers, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, while providing exceptional care for our furry guests along with delivering stellar customer service! If you're a multitasking pro who thrives in a dynamic environment and can seamlessly handle responsibilities like delegating tasks, making reservations, answering phones and providing occasional belly rubs (to pets, not team members) we’d love to hear from you!
Job Requirements:
- Willingness to work in both indoor and outdoor environments
- Ability to handle various dog breeds and sizes comfortably
- Physical stamina – this job can be physically demanding but emotionally rewarding
- Genuine passion for providing excellent animal care to support positive well-being for our guests
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication abilities for client and team interactions
Key Responsibilities:
- Building and maintaining positive client relationships
- Training team members on safety and cleaning protocols, feeding routines, and animal handling procedures
- Stepping into different roles as needed to ensure seamless operations
- Administer medications, understand vaccination schedules, observe and provide general health checks on all pets under our care
- Collaborating closely with higher management and team members to maintain exceptional customer service
- Monitoring pets for overall health or behavior changes or any issues that may require attention
What's in it for you:
Financial Benefits:
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits:
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits:
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits:
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Each member of our staff can expect:
- Mentorship and support to grow your career and opportunities for advancement
- Flexible scheduling to support a proper work-life balance
- Cross-training and opportunities for continuing education
- Opportunity to serve the community through our partnerships with local rescues
Must be flexible and available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, school breaks and holidays; including before, day of, and the days after Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and spring break.
If you're ready to bring your passion and expertise to Klondike Kennels, apply today to make a pawsitive difference in our kennel community!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Blair Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.