Kennel Assistant Supervisor

Rehm Animal Clinic - Hillcrest Kennel Assistant Supervisor Full-Time | Weekends & Holidays Required Lead a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day Rehm Animal Clinic is seeking a dependable, hands-on, motivated Kennel Assistant Supervisor to lead our kennel team in providing exceptional care to boarding, hospitalized, and daycare patients. This is not a desk job. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads by example, and genuinely loves animals and team development. We are looking for someone who can keep standards high, hold a team accountable, stay calm under pressure, and help create a clean, organized, compassionate environment for both pets and people. If you are reliable, hardworking, detail-oriented, and ready to grow into veterinary leadership, we want to meet you. What You'll Do As Kennel Assistant Supervisor, you will oversee the daily operations of the kennel department while actively working alongside your team. Leadership Responsibilities Supervise, train, coach, and support kennel assistants Ensure proper staffing, task completion, and workflow throughout the day Maintain high standards for cleanliness, patient care, and organization Hold team members accountable to hospital protocols and expectations Assist with onboarding and training new kennel staff Communicate effectively with management, technicians, receptionists, and doctors Help maintain a positive, team-oriented culture Patient Care Responsibilities Monitor boarding and hospitalized pets for signs of illness, stress, or discomfort Ensure pets are walked, exercised, fed, medicated, and cared for properly Safely handle and restrain animals when needed Assist with bathing, grooming, cleaning, and patient comfort care Maintain clean kennels, cages, runs, litter boxes, and treatment areas Help with laundry, sanitation, and hospital deep cleaning Assist technicians and veterinarians as directed Ensure compliance with animal restraint protocols and safety regulations during handling and treatment procedures. Coordinate with veterinary staff to monitor animal health status and communicate any concerns or behavioral issues promptly. What We're Looking For Required Qualities ✔ Reliable transportation and dependable attendance ✔ Strong work ethic and ability to lead by example ✔ Comfortable working on your feet in a physically demanding environment ✔ Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced setting ✔ Strong communication and leadership skills ✔ Compassionate toward animals while remaining professional and efficient ✔ Available to work weekends and holidays as needed Preferred Experience Prior kennel, veterinary, boarding, daycare, or animal handling experience Prior leadership or supervisory experience Experience working in a veterinary clinic Before You Apply Please only apply if: You are dependable and punctual You are comfortable with physical labor and cleaning duties You are comfortable working with animals of all temperaments You can work full scheduled shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed You are looking for a long-term opportunity to grow with a team Apply Today If you are passionate about animal care, leadership, teamwork, and making an impact every day, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Professional development assistance Uniform allowance Vision insurance Application Question(s): In 2-3 sentences, please tell us your professional goals for the next 3-5 years.

Experience:

animal handing in a professional setting: 1 year (Required)

Supervisor/Management:

1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person