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Veterinary Kennel Attendant Supervisor- SWING SHIFT

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital
San Luis Obispo, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$23 - $28 an hour

Qualifications

Managing pet care teams
Staff supervision
Animal hospital experience
Coaching
Veterinary team coordination
Team development
Clinical staff training
Clinical staff mentoring
Veterinary team management
Professional development training

Full Job Description

Description:

About Cerro Alto

Cerro Alto Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Hospital is a privately owned, doctor-led specialty and emergency hospital on California’s Central Coast. Built by specialists who believe great medicine starts with great people, we’re committed to collaboration, mentorship, and delivering exceptional, patient-centered care across surgery, emergency, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, and advanced imaging.

Our ER/ICU service works alongside surgery, internal medicine, radiology, oncology, and cardiology in a fast-growing, high-energy hospital environment. If you want to be part of a team that takes medicine seriously — but not itself — you’ll feel at home here.

Why This Role Is Special

The Kennel Attendant Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, training, and scheduling of the Kennel Attendant (KA) team. This role ensures high standards of patient care, cleanliness, workflow efficiency, and team accountability.

This position serves as the direct supervisor for KAs and acts as a key support role to the clinical and leadership teams by maintaining a well-trained, reliable, and effective support staff.

During swing shift hours (2pm - 1am) you’ll work directly with board-certified doctors and specialty teams to coordinate diagnostics, monitor post-operative patients, manage complications, and serve as a clinical anchor for both patients and clients during some of the most critical moments in their care.

This role is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who wants deeper clinical involvement, meaningful responsibility, and a long-term growth path in specialty and referral medicine.

Shift Differentials

We recognize the value of overnight and weekend coverage and offer additional compensation for eligible hours worked:

Overnight Differential: +$3.00/hour for hours worked between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Weekend Differential: +$3.00/hour for hours worked between Friday at 8:00 PM and Monday at 6:00 AM

These differentials are separate and cumulative. Team members working eligible overnight hours during the weekend differential period may earn both differentials, providing the opportunity to earn up to an additional $6.00/hour above their base rate.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision

Supervise and provide daily oversight of the Kennel Attendant team
Set clear expectations for performance, workflow, and patient care standards
Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and redirection as needed
Address performance concerns in collaboration with hospital leadership
Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment

Training & Development

Lead onboarding and training of all Kennel Attendants
Ensure all KAs are trained and competent in:
- Animal handling and restraint (within scope)
- Cleaning and disinfection protocols
- Laundry and hospital sanitation standards
- Basic patient care support tasks
Maintain and update KA training materials and competency checklists
Identify skill gaps and implement ongoing training

Scheduling & Staffing

Create and manage KA schedules to ensure appropriate coverage across all shifts
Adjust staffing based on hospital census and operational needs
Monitor attendance, tardiness, and shift coverage
Coordinate shift swaps and coverage as needed
Communicate staffing concerns proactively to leadership

Operations & Workflow

Ensure all cleaning, sanitation, and patient support tasks are completed consistently and efficiently
Maintain hospital cleanliness standards in all areas (treatment, wards, ICU, lobby, etc.)
Support patient flow by ensuring KAs are aligned with clinical team needs
Assist with inventory related to cleaning and kennel supplies

Collaboration

Work closely with:
- Veterinary Assistants and RVTs
- Department Leads
- Hospital Leadership
Communicate effectively across departments to support patient care and workflow

Success Indicators (First 90 Days)

KA team is fully staffed with consistent schedule coverage
Training system is implemented and actively utilized
Measurable improvement in cleanliness and workflow consistency
Clear accountability and communication established within the KA team

Requirements:

What We’re Looking For

Required

Minimum 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital setting
Previous experience supervising a kennel or support staff team (required)
Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and manage team performance
Strong organizational and scheduling experience

Preferred

Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Experience in a specialty and/or emergency hospital environment

Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and accountability skills
Ability to train, coach, and provide direct feedback
Clear and professional communication
Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail, especially in sanitation and patient care standards
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Work Environment

24/7 hospital setting
Physically demanding role (standing, lifting, cleaning, animal handling)
Exposure to animals in various states of health and behavior

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