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Kennel Manager
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What they do
An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$29,195 / year median in Georgia
+16% projected growth
Job Description
- 3.0 Decatur, GA Job Details Full-time $48,000
- $52,000 a year 18 hours ago Qualifications Behavior management Companion animal handling Customer communication Managing pet care teams In-person customer service Animal behavior Pet boarding High school diploma or GED Animal disease control Pet care facility supply stocking Dog handling Care facility administration Safety standard operating procedures Pet care facility sanitization Pet care facility disinfecting Full Job Description The Kennel Manager works the kennel and oversees the daily operations of the kennel monitoring feeding, medications, cleanliness, exercising boarding dogs, and safety protocols.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of recent hands-on animal care and management experience. Exceptional communication skills, a high degree of patience, and a genuine passion for animal welfare.- Availability to work a schedule that includes nights/weekends and some holidays.
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
- Must be able to lift at least 40-50 lbs. and be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Strong understanding of animal behavior, safe restraint techniques, and disease control protocols.
- Must be interested in continuing education and fear free handling practices.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety of the animals in our facility.
- Ensure rigorous cleaning and disinfecting of pet enclosures, crates, runs, and play yard to prevent disease.
- Willingness to work with dogs who have aggression and other behavior concerns.
- Willing to use Force Free, non-aversive handling techniques. Pushing, pulling, or yelling is not permitted.
- Must be customer service oriented
- ability to take care of the client's needs while following company procedures. Handle check-ins, check-outs, and special pet care requests.
- Direct communication with clients both in writing and in person.
- Clean and sanitize food/water bowls on a daily basis.
- Engage and supervise in play activities with dogs including fetch, exercise walks, etc.
- Need to be detail oriented in recording information about feeding, medications, etc.
- Operate washer and dryer to clean pet belongings, towels, etc.
- Ensure belongings are returned to the appropriate pet and/or owner.
- Dispose of trash and debris.
- Empty and sanitize trash cans and receptacles.
- Maintain the pool during pool season.
- Monitor animals for signs of stress, illness, or injury, and coordinate veterinary care when needed.
Pay:
$48,000.00- $52,000.