Top 11 Kennel manager Jobs in Mansfield, Ma

Kennel Manager
JM Pet Resort & Veterinary Clinic —Brockton, MA
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Animal Caretaker II - Massasoit Community College
Massasoit Community College —Canton, MA
- $38,307.32 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Organizational skills
- 1 year
Groomer
Petco —Mansfield, MA
- $15 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- No high school diploma
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Kennel Technician
Thrive Natick —Natick, MA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Continuing education credits
- Paid parental leave
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Boarding & Dog Daycare Supervisor
Pooch Hotel —Newton, MA
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Assistant General Manager
Pooch Hotel —Newton, MA
- $50,000 - $52,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Dog Trainer
Pooch Hotel —Newton, MA
- Weekends as needed
- No education required
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Animal Care Attendant (Flexible Working Hours)
Destination Pet LLC —Providence, RI
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
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Kennel Manager

JM Pet Resort & Veterinary Clinic -
Brockton, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$23 - $25 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Managing pet care teams
Team leadership
Computer literacy
High school diploma or GED
Computer skills
General management

Full Job Description

About JM Pet Resort & Veterinary Clinic

Our Mission:

Our mission is to support lifelong harmonious relationships between people and their pets. As experts in our field, we offer trusted guidance to pet parents and support them through all ages and stages while delivering 360° of Happy Health® to their beloved pets. We strive to empower a creative team of individuals in building careers in animal care where they feel valued, inspired, and live in a culture of recognition and growth.

Why Join Us:

At JM Pet Resort and Veterinary Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values both pets and people. We offer opportunities to grow, make a difference in the lives of animals, and help clients feel confident in their pets' care.

Job Summary

The Kennel Manager ensures a successful and safe kennel environment physically and emotionally for all pets and employees. As a hands-on leader, you will conduct all activities alongside team members while providing guidance and oversight to all employees in the Kennel department. You will cultivate a growth minded workplace and provide support and encouragement to all employees, with a heavy focus on those that express interest in advancing. Through training, coaching, delegating, and troubleshooting you will achieve streamlined kennel operations within prescribed timelines.

We are seeking a full-time experienced, dependable Kennel Manager to lead our team. The ideal candidate will have proven supervisory or management experience, strong leadership and organizational skills, and the ability to motivate staff while maintaining exceptional standards of animal care and customer service.

Essential Responsibilities

Ensures timely completion of opening/closing checklists and task lists and updating these lists to fit changing business needs or additional responsibilities
Demonstrates excellent leash skills
Ensures all employees are following leash handling protocols and providing coaching when necessary to create a safe and educational building for the pets and clients in our facility
Updates the Animal Care/Kennel Operations Training Manual when necessary and ensures it is being used to train our employees in daily kennel routines
Helps new team members learn the names of active pets and ensures safety by instilling a basic knowledge of dog behaviors and body language in all employees
Assists and coaches team members in handling unruly dogs
Leads shifts of 3-6 employees, including cleaning, delegating tasks and managing multiple pets
Supports the team as needed
Maintains organization by returning supplies (tubs of chemicals, trash bags, kennels, etc.) to their designated locations
Efficiently performs consecutive physical tasks while maintaining a sense of urgency
Observes changes in pet behaviors and communicates concerns to management while also using existing knowledge to set the pet up for success
Approves/denies time off requests in regards to the departmental schedule
Reinforces color-coded caution system/restrictions and permissions, while supporting those who would like to move up by participating in one on one handling practice and providing coaching when necessary
Promptly responds and engages with employees that call out sick
Compiles supply lists and delivers them to management to ensure a fully stocked facility
Is an active participant in our communication platforms (email, When I Work and Basecamp) and encourages Animal Care Specialists and Leads to do the same
Plans and presents updates and reminders at bi-monthly Kennel meetings, but also sends reminders and updates as needed via our communication channels in between meetings
Monitors the condition of the facility and promptly report any damages to our maintenance department
Composes and delivers both 90 day and annual employee reviews and communicates with management for approval when pay adjustments are in order
Conducts working interviews and delivers prompt and detailed feedback (via an evaluation form) to the Talent Acquisition Specialist
Provides guidance for employees if they need help becoming familiar with our processes (time off requests, enrolling in Jolt and confirming schedules)
Exemplifies JM Pet Resort & Veterinary Clinic Mission & Values, and ensures all employees are familiar with our company vision and its importance
Manages payroll costs by scheduling accurately for volume of dogs
Ensures the health and wellness of animals in our care by following quarantine protocols and ensuring that staff do the same
Assists with evacuation of all animals if an emergency occurs

Qualifications

2 years of management experience in the Kennel field is required
Passionate about animal welfare; treats all animals with kindness and respect

Education

High School Diploma required
Associates Degree preferred

Computer Skills

Must be able to learn new technology in accordance with business needs

Physical Demands

Regular standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, reaching and climbing
Lift and carry up to 50lbs regularly and up to 175lbs with appropriate assist
Safely handle and walk large dogs, manage strong leash pulling
Sufficient manual dexterity for all tasks
Ability to hear animal vocalizations and verbal instructions clearly
Visual acuity to observe animal behavior, detect distress/illness and read materials

Working Conditions

Potential exposure to dog and cat bites
Potential exposure to contagious diseases or infections
Exposure to contaminants
Exposure to extreme weather (i.e. heat and cold)
Must work around pet hair and dander

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed or deleted in accordance with business needs.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discount
Paid Time Off

The pay range for this role is:
23 - 25 USD per hour(JMPRVC)

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