Boarding Manager

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Manager to join our team. As a Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our boarding facility, ensuring the health and well-being of the animals, and providing exceptional customer service to our clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in animal care, customer service, and leadership.

Duties:

• Perform daily sanitation of kennels and cattery areas according to Town and Country Animal Rescue’s Standard Operating Procedures.
• General cleaning including, but not limited to power washing kennels or wiping cat enclosures and scooping kennels/ litter boxes, sweeping and moping, laundry, and dishes.
• Provide superior care for all animals, with a focus on necessities such as food, water, and living conditions.
• Humane and safe animal handling according to the Town and Country Animal Rescue’s Boarding Standard Operating Procedures.
• Check in and out clients.
• Approve/ Deny boarding reservations
• Verify each client has proper medical completed before checking in
• Carry out enrichment activities for animals daily.
• Communicate with boarding clients
• While handling animals, must report any behavior or medical observations that could compromise the welfare of the animal
• Carry out proper boarding opening and closing procedures as defined in the checklist sheet at the beginning and end of shift.
• Manage and delegate tasks to employees
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in an animal welfare agency such as a vet office, animal shelter, etc.
• Display affection and compassion for animals and concern for their welfare.
• Must adhere to highest ethical standards: possess trustworthiness, exercise maturity and sound judgment while maintaining a professional manner and personal appearance.
• Be comfortable and skilled working with a culturally diverse staff and community.
• Must be considerate, respectful and display a helpful demeanor to all employees, volunteers, and customers.
• Must be able to work cordially, safely and efficiently in fast-paced, stressful conditions.
• Must possess the ability to cope with loss of animal life from illness and injury.
• Must exhibit the organization core values of compassion for all animals, respect and dignity for all, strive for excellence, and teamwork.
• Ability to safely and humanely handle animals
• Ability to respectfully give and receive feedback
• Ability to work independently and part of a team.
• Ability to work in close proximity of others.
• Ability to work around all types of animals without allergic reactions.
• Ability to be self-directed and self-motivated.
• Ability to be flexible and resilient in ever changing conditions.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Desired
• Previous experience using an animal sheltering computer program such as Chameleon.
• Associate’s degree in a Science related field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Days:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Papillion, NE 68046 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Papillion, NE 68046: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16