Do you love animals and the people that come with them? Are you looking to evolve as a team leader and utilize your animal and management skills? Come join The Playground at Lodi Veterinary Care! The Playground at Lodi Veterinary Care is looking for a reliable, hard working individual to manage and work along with our Playground team. We offer a fun, professional work environment and strive to provide exceptional service to all our clients and guests. This is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits package. The Boarding Manager handles the daily operations of our pet boarding and daycare facility. You will lead a team of animal caretakers, ensure the highest safety and hygiene standards, and interact directly with pet parents to deliver peace of mind.

Key Responsibilities Team Leadership:

Recruit, train, schedule, and motivate a team of kennel technicians and daycare attendants.

Operations Management:

Oversee daily feeding, medication administration, exercise routines, and facility cleaning schedules.

Customer Service:

Check pets in/out, handle inquiries, resolve customer complaints, and manage booking software.

Safety & Health:

Monitor animal behavior and health, enforce safety protocols, and coordinate medical care if needed.

Inventory Control:

Track and order food, cleaning solutions, and facility supplies within budget.

Qualifications Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience in a pet boarding, veterinary, or dog daycare facility.

Management:

1+ years in a supervisory or leadership role

Skills:

Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and basic computer proficiency.

Availability:

Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays (peak boarding times).

Physical Ability:

Able to stand for long periods and safely lift up to 50 lbs. Must be 18 to apply

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person