SkyBlue Kennels is a high volume dog kennel in east Austin, offering dog boarding and doggy daycare. Established in 1972, we are one of the oldest pet services businesses in Austin. We are passionate about pet care, and are currently seeking a full time General Manager with previous experience to be part of our close-knit, hard working team!
$23-25/hr DOE + Bath Commissions, Tips, and Benefits
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the entire operation, providing oversight of both front office and dog related responsibilities .
- Check customers in and out, respond to inquiries, maintain records, and perform general clerical work.
- Monitor dogs and ensure dogs are safe and healthy throughout the day.
- Clean the grounds and facilities.
- Feed dogs and provide medications as needed.
- Perform basic grooming services such as baths and nail trims.
- Handling any customer and employee related issues that may arise.
- Conducting interviews for kennel techs
- Staffing and scheduling for all employees
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES:
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a GM in a dog kennel is required. Someone with both dog handling experience as well as front office experience is a must.
- Minimum 5 years working in a kennel environment.
- Customer service is absolutely key for this position. You must be customer oriented, going above and beyond to make all customers (both dogs and dog owners) happy.
- Be an energetic person with a great work ethic. This means you are never sitting or standing around, always looking to help out, high energy and constantly moving around. This is NOT a job where you sit around and play with dogs.
- Ability to show up on time for all shifts. If you do not have the ability to wake up early and start working at 7 AM, or are not a punctual person, this is not the job for you.
- Have a love and patience for dogs
- Have experience with dogs and not be afraid of dogs - Have the ability to be on your feet for 5+ hours at a time.
- Be comfortable working in an all outdoors environment
- Positive attitude!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Day range:
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- What is your availability, e.g. start date, any scheduling restrictions, etc.
- Please tell me a bit about your experience caring for dogs in a professional setting, as well as you management experience in a kennel environment.
Experience:
- Kennel: 5 years (Required)
- GM in Dog Kennel: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Austin, TX 78724 (Required)
Work Location: In person