Assistant Kennel Manager in Ponte Vedra, Florida at K9s For Warriors Inc

Hire, train, schedule, approve timecards, conduct performance reviews, and supervise all employees on the Kennel team with the support of the Kennel ManagerEnsure all procedures, policies, and protocols, including operation of the quarantine kennels, are current with best practices and updates are distributed to appropriate staffEnsure accuracy and compliance with safety procedures for all aspects of the kennels, with special emphasis on animal handling and cleanlinessSchedule, delegate, participate, and oversee completion of kennel tasks, including but not limited to daily deep cleaning, food preparation, etc.Be available to kennel staff after hours to provide direction and guidance for any issues or emergency situations within the kennelsObserve, assess, and ensure all canine behavior and health concerns are handled according to K9s For Warriors policies and proceduresAlways handle canines humanely and safely, and ensure all staff and volunteers do the sameMaintain accurate daily kennel records including but not limited to bathing lists, kennel cards, and updating the Master Kennel LocatorMonitor medical and behavioral condition of dogs, notate concerns on the kennel cards and notify the kennel leadership team of medical or behavioral changesAssist with maintaining buildings and equipment, including but not limited to interior and exterior of buildings, grounds, kennel areas, yard maintenance/equipment, and report maintenance concernsAssist with maintaining, monitoring, ordering, and tracking inventory of all kennel supplies, and assist with dissemination of incoming products and orderingLead daily department meetings regarding kennel operationsAbility to work with dogs on unknown or outdated vaccination historyFollow and adhere to all PPE policiesFollow and promote all K9s For Warriors policies and procedures Provide a positive example regarding work ethic, attitude, professional ethics, knowledge of policies/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and mutual respectProvide exceptional, courteous, and compassionate customer service to the public, volunteers, and other staff members at all timesWork collaboratively, and with a positive attitude, with all K9s For Warriors department teams for the care, benefit, promotion, and ultimate outcome for animals in our care

Perform additional tasks as assigned by Kennel Manager or managementMaintain good communication with kennel staff and management

High school diploma or equivalent 1-2 years supervisory experience requiredKennel, rescue, or shelter experience preferredA valid driver’s license and clean driving record are preferred in order to meet standards to be added to company insurance as a driverAbility to work independently with little to no supervision Ability to work weekends, holidays, and rotating schedule to ensure the needs of the facility are adequately met

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