Bath-Brunswick Veterinary Associates has an opportunity for a Kennel Manager to join our team!

Location: 257 Bath Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011

Shift Details: Schedule TBD. Our boarding area is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 am-6:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Open availability required, including weekends and holidays.

Compensation: $18.75-$20/hour

Bath-Brunswick Veterinary Associates has an immediate full-time opening for an experienced Kennel Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of direct management overseeing a team of employees in an animal setting. You must love working with clients as much as animals and possess both excellent telephone and in-person client service and communication skills. The ability to work in a fast-paced, team oriented environment and handle multiple tasks at once with an attention to detail is required. Strong organizational skills and computer experience is essential.

How you'll make an impact:

• Perform tasks directly related to animal care including walking, feeding, bathing, medicating, enrichment, sanitization and laundry.
• Oversee and ensure all standards of care are being met for all pets in our care
• Oversee the training and development of team members
• Lead by example in professionalism and maintain accountability of policies and procedures
• Team scheduling
• Working directly with team members and clients to help facilitate efficient flow of information and care of boarding, grooming and daycare pets.
• Assist in marketing and social media efforts
• Research and create opportunities for enrichment and growth of programs
• Maintain an environment of teamwork and respect
• Supply ordering
• All other aspects of management including hiring, coaching, goal setting and evaluations
• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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  High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous kennel and/or technician experience
• Demonstrates ability to relate well with people
• Team leadership skills and supervisory experience
• Ability to communicate effectively in an amicable and pleasant manner
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge about animal breeds, proper care, and grooming cuts
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Knowledge of administrative techniques
• Ability to produce accurate work under stress
• Effective problem solving skills
• Proven ability to work effectively and with initiative in a multi-faceted position requiring attention to a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Primarily a position with lengthy standing, walking, twisting and bending. Will be expected to lift pets into kennels and bathing areas with sufficient help.