Kennel Assistant Manager - West Lafayette, IN

Klondike Kennels is searching for an enthusiastic Kennel Assistant Manager to join our expanding team. In this role, you’ll manage the day-to-day operations, work hands-on with our furry guests, and lead a great team of pet enthusiasts. As the primary point of contact for our clients, you’ll ensure everything runs smoothly, from overseeing feeding schedules to maintaining clear communication, and yes, giving the occasional belly rub (to the pets, not the team). If you’re a pro at multitasking and can seamlessly handle responsibilities like administering medications, giving baths and trimming nails, delegating tasks to staff, and providing exceptional customer service, this is the perfect role for you!

Job Requirements:

• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to handle a variety of breeds and sizes
• Physical stamina- this job can be physically demanding yet equally emotionally rewarding
• A passion for animals
• Leadership skills
• Strong communication skills

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Customer service i.e. answering phones and email, scheduling appointments, and taking payments
• Training team members on safety, feeding, and pet handling procedures
• Cross training as a Daycare Monitor
• Overseeing medications and checking vaccine records
• Collaborating with higher management and team members to ensure excellent customer service
• Monitoring changes in the health and behavior of pets boarding with us

Shift times:
Monday-Sunday: 7am-Noon, 3pm-6pm 

Availability Requirements:
Must be flexible and available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, school breaks and holidays; including before, day of, and the days after Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and Spring Break

What’s In It for You:

Financial Benefits:  

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance 
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• 529 Savings Plan 
• Tuition Support Program 
• Referral bonus program  

Wellness Benefits:  

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision 
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance 
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only) 
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off 
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets 
• Pet discounts on services and products 
• Pet food discount program  

Workplace Benefits:  

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program 
• Professional development opportunities  
• Continuing education allowance 
• Uniform allowance  

Lifestyle Benefits: 

• Six paid holidays 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Employee discount program 

Each member of our staff can expect:

• Mentorship and support to grow your career and opportunities for advancement
• Flexible scheduling to support a proper work-life balance
• Cross-training and opportunities for continuing education
• Opportunity to serve the community through our partnerships with local rescues  

If you're ready to bring your passion and expertise to Klondike Kennels, apply today to make a pawsitive difference in our kennel community!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Blair Animal Clinic, Klondike Kennels and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.