Kennel Supervisor

About us

Patriot's Pet Care is a state of the art pet care facility in Columbia, SC. We are demanding, customer-centric and our goal is to expand our loyal customer base while creating a myriad of opportunity for our staff in line with their goals and aspirations..

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Regular social events
• Modern office setting
• Safe work environment
• Lively atmosphere
• On-the-job training
• Casual work attire
• Flexible working hours

Kennel Supervisor:

Job Summary:

Candidates in this position help manage pet care facility animals taking part in Daycare, Boarding and/or Grooming. They will build and establish relationships with clients; developing, training, mentoring, scheduling and recruiting kennel staff that matches our culture; scheduling staff accordingly; generating plans to build the business and services as well as seek to better the services we already provide.

Essential Responsibilities:

Candidates duties include: providing routine daily care for animals (checking for parasites and other skin conditions, expressing anal sacs etc.), ensure facility cleanliness, properly operate and maintain equipment, observing pets appearance for physical condition; signs of illness, disease and discomfort; cleaning and disinfecting the pet suites as often as necessary; medicating pets as needed; assist with the feeding and watering of the pets in our care; bathing guests; actively monitor pets during group activities and see to their safety and well-being; provide tender loving care and comfort to pets in our care; assist any other team member in the facility as needed; and properly document the behavior of our guests during their stay. Prepares budgets, provides technical guidance, management, and training to junior personnel. Supervises supply management and patient administration procedures.

Requirements and Qualifications

High school diploma or GED certificate

Supervisory experience

Prior experience at a dog daycare facility, shelter, or in personal animal care

Familiarity with various dog breeds

Passion for taking care of animals

Necessary Skills:

§ Ability to work in a physically demanding environment

§ Will have an upbeat, friendly, and professional attitude;

§ Be compassionate/caring; ability to work individually, as well as on a team

§ Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction.

§ Checking for parasites and other skin conditions

§ Expressing anal sacs

§ Talks to dog or uses other techniques to calm animal.

§ Must have Compassion: Dogs and cats often get stressed out in unfamiliar situations, and groomers need to understand this and treat them accordingly.

§ Must prioritize customer-service.

§ Ensure Attention to Detail Daily.

§ Must have Stamina.

§ Must be able to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.

§ Demonstrate superior planning, multi-tasking and organizational skills and a drive for neatness.

§ Ability to maintain flexible attitude and approach towards assignments and successfully operate under ambiguous guidelines in a changing environment.

Other Duties of this Position:

Maintain an upbeat attitude

Calm anxious pets

Ensure company policies are being followed

Communicate effectively with clients to find out what they need

Create a welcoming environment for pets and their owners

Office. Ensure office appearance is aesthetically pleasing at all times and enthusiastically embrace other developmental duties, as assigned.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff and those frequenting our facilities are required to wear a mask, curbside pickup available, common surfaces are sanitized regularly. We follow CDC and local regulatory COVID mandates concerning safety / health requirements and protocols.

Application Question(s):

• How many years of dog daycare and boarding experience do you have?

Experience:

• Kennel: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

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

Work Location: Multiple Locations