Kennel Manager

Responsible for supervising the kennel; training kennel personnel; ensuring and maintaining proper standards of care established by Canine CellMates for the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Animal Care Duties

• Oversee the general care of all dogs housed at the facility and perform daily walkthroughs of the building and kennels.
• Oversee and enforce animal health and sanitation protocols.
• Oversee and enforce Canine CellMates policies and procedures regarding the kennel and handling of the dogs.
• Instruct kennel personnel in proper and humane handling techniques of dogs.
• Train new kennel techs on job responsibilities and expectations
• Oversee and assist volunteers that come to walk dogs and help in the facility
• Maintain accurate drug records and logs.
• Oversee feeding and watering of animals.
• Works shifts as a kennel tech
• Other tasks as assigned.

Supervisory Duties

• Oversee, assign and review the daily work activities of the kennel staff.
• Scheduling of kennel staff so that all shifts are covered
• Inventory and maintain supplies, materials and medications needed in the kennel.
• Report supplies needs to Director of Operations
• Monitor and evaluate job performance of kennel staff and handle disciplinary actions.
• Manage staff fairly, effectively and efficiently and serve as a model for staff.

Desired Skills:

• Advanced dog handling skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Effective communication, both written and oral.
• Reporting skills – prepare and maintain routine work records and reports.

Qualifications/Educational Background:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in shelter, kennel, or dog daycare facility is required.
• Ability to properly maintain drug logs.
• Advanced knowledge of canine behavior, habits, and husbandry.
• Must be available to work on evenings, weekends and holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $29,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Atlanta, GA 30339: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dog Handling: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location