Kennel General Manager
Coal Valley, IL
35.00
Permanent
Job Title:
Kennel General Manager
Shift:
1st; 6:30 or 7:00am – 11:00am AND 3:00pm – 6:00pm; Weekends and holidays mandatory!
Job Type:
Direct Hire
Compensation:
The pay rate for this position is:
- Pay Rate: $30-35/hr based on experience
Responsibilities:
Kennel General Manager has the following responsibilities and duties:
- Oversee daily care for dogs, cats, and small animals (feeding, medications, general care)
- Supervise, train, and schedule kennel staff (8+ team members)
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming facility for pets and customers
- Handle customer communications: phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries
- Book reservations and manage the check-in/check-out process at the front desk
- Administer medications and monitor animal health and behavior
- Ensure adherence to safety and cleanliness protocols
- Collaborate with the owner/upper management to improve operations and customer satisfaction
Requirements:
Kennel General Manager should have the following skills, education, and experience:
- Positive attitude and professional communication skills
- Responsible, dependable, and self-motivated
- Reliable transportation and punctuality
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and split shifts (non-negotiable)
- Willingness to get your hands dirty and jump in wherever needed
- Prior experience with animals is required
Company Benefits:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Holiday pay at a rate of time and a half
- Paid time off based on graded scale
- Simple IRA retirement plan with 3% company match
- Health and dental insurance with partial company premium reimbursement
- Annual bonus opportunity based on company results
If you have any additional questions please give us a call at (309) 743-7000.
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