Veterinary Kennel Attendant Supervisor- SWING SHIFT
About The Position
The Kennel Attendant Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, training, and scheduling of the Kennel Attendant (KA) team. This role ensures high standards of patient care, cleanliness, workflow efficiency, and team accountability. This position serves as the direct supervisor for KAs and acts as a key support role to the clinical and leadership teams by maintaining a well-trained, reliable, and effective support staff. During swing shift hours (2pm - 1am) you’ll work directly with board-certified doctors and specialty teams to coordinate diagnostics, monitor post-operative patients, manage complications, and serve as a clinical anchor for both patients and clients during some of the most critical moments in their care. This role is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Assistant who wants deeper clinical involvement, meaningful responsibility, and a long-term growth path in specialty and referral medicine. There is a "$3.00 shift differential paid for all hours worked between 8pm - 6:00am."
Requirements
- 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital setting
- Previous experience supervising a kennel or support staff team
- Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and manage team performance
- Strong organizational and scheduling experience
- Strong leadership and accountability skills
- Ability to train, coach, and provide direct feedback
- Clear and professional communication
- Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail, especially in sanitation and patient care standards
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Nice To Haves
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
- Experience in a specialty and/or emergency hospital environment
Responsibilities
- Supervise and provide daily oversight of the Kennel Attendant team
- Set clear expectations for performance, workflow, and patient care standards
- Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and redirection as needed
- Address performance concerns in collaboration with hospital leadership
- Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment
- Lead onboarding and training of all Kennel Attendants
- Ensure all KAs are trained and competent in: Animal handling and restraint (within scope), Cleaning and disinfection protocols, Laundry and hospital sanitation standards, Basic patient care support tasks
- Maintain and update KA training materials and competency checklists
- Identify skill gaps and implement ongoing training
- Create and manage KA schedules to ensure appropriate coverage across all shifts
- Adjust staffing based on hospital census and operational needs
- Monitor attendance, tardiness, and shift coverage
- Coordinate shift swaps and coverage as needed
- Communicate staffing concerns proactively to leadership
- Ensure all cleaning, sanitation, and patient support tasks are completed consistently and efficiently
- Maintain hospital cleanliness standards in all areas (treatment, wards, ICU, lobby, etc.)
- Support patient flow by ensuring KAs are aligned with clinical team needs
- Assist with inventory related to cleaning and kennel supplies
- Work closely with: Veterinary Assistants and RVTs, Department Leads, Hospital Leadership
- Communicate effectively across departments to support patient care and workflow
Benefits
- Shift differential for hours worked between 8pm - 6:00am
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
