Kennel Manager

Overview

Little River Animal Hospital has an opening for a Full-Time Veterinary Kennel assistant to join our team!

Location: 15710 Birmingham Hwy Alpharetta, Georgia 30004

Shift Details: FT 3-3.5 days a week, must be available some weekends and holidays.

Compensation: $17 - $20 / hour based on experience

What We Offer

🐾 A dynamic and supportive team environment where collaboration and compassion are valued.

🐾 Opportunities for growth and advancement within our rapidly expanding practice.

🐾 Get the work-life balance you deserve with a great schedule

🐾 Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

🐾 401K plan with company match

Job Summary: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of direct management overseeing a team of employees in an animal setting. You must love working with clients as much as animals and possess both excellent telephone and in-person client service and communication skills. The ability to work in a fast-paced, team oriented environment and handle multiple tasks at once with an attention to detail is required. Strong organizational skills and computer experience is essential.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform tasks directly related to animal care including walking, feeding, bathing, medicating, enrichment, sanitization and laundry.
• Oversee and ensure all standards of care are being met for all pets in our care
• Oversee the training and development of team members
• Lead by example in professionalism and maintain accountability of policies and procedures
• Team scheduling
• Working directly with team members and clients to help facilitate efficient flow of information and care of boarding, grooming and daycare pets.
• Assist in marketing and social media efforts
• Research and create opportunities for enrichment and growth of programs
• Maintain an environment of teamwork and respect
• Supply ordering
• All other aspects of management including hiring, coaching, goal setting and evaluations
• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (Please see attached)

• Demonstrates ability to relate well with people
• Ability to communicate effectively in an amicable and pleasant manner
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge about animal breeds, proper care, and grooming cuts
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Knowledge of administrative techniques
• Ability to produce accurate work under stress
• Effective problem solving skills
• Proven ability to work effectively and with initiative in a multi-faceted position requiring attention to a variety of tasks simultaneously.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous kennel and/or technician experience
• Customer service skills
• Supervisory experience
• Team leadership skills
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Primarily a position with lengthy standing, walking, twisting and bending. Will be expected to lift pets into kennels and bathing areas with sufficient help.
• Required lifting of large pet food bags and other miscellaneous items.
• Employee may be rabies vaccinated.
• May require restraining of aggressive pets.
  
  

Travel required: None

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.