Kennel Manager
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Job Location:
Fishers, IN - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 45000 - 45000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Kennel Manager
Reports To: Director of Operations
Starting Salary: $42000$45000
Why Join Us
At the Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) caring for animals isnt just workits a calling. Our state-of-the-art facility and nationally recognized No-Kill Philosophy set us apart but what really makes this place special is the team of people who show up every day determined to change lives.
Well be straight with you: this is not a sit-behind-the-desk kind of role. The Kennel Manager is a boots-on-the-ground leader who ensures the wellbeing of every animal in our caredogs cats and beyond. Youll juggle operations people management emergency decisions and a facility that never sleeps. When things get messy (and they will) your leadership keeps the team grounded and the animals safe.
If youre looking for a career thats equal parts rewarding and relentless where your leadership can literally save lives keep reading.
The Role
The Kennel Manager oversees the daily operations of the Kennel Department and supports other departments as needed. Youll train coach and inspire your team to provide exceptional animal care guide them through tough situations and hold them accountable to the high standards HSHC is known for. Youll also open and close the shelter manage resources and at times be responsible for the entire facility.
What Youll Do
- Lead the Kennel Department to ensure every animal receives compassionate care every day.
- Train and hold staff accountable to HSHCs standards for safe animal handling disease prevention and cleaning protocols.
- Manage schedules performance reviews and corrective actions with fairness and professionalism.
- Coordinate with volunteers and other departments to create a seamless operation.
- Communicate daily with leadership about animal care staffing and facility needs.
- Ensure accurate recordkeeping in PetPoint and oversee intakes adoptions and behavior assessments.
- Participate in the after-hours emergency phone rotation to support foster families and Animal Control Officers.
- Open and close the shelter as assigned; step in as the manager responsible for the entire shelter when needed.
- Monitor supplies manage budgets and keep our animals and staff equipped for success.
- Support the cattery and other departments as necessary.
What Were Looking For
- A leader with proven experience managing staff in animal care or shelter operations (boarding facility vet clinic daycare etc.).
- Strong knowledge of animal behavior handling and trainingespecially with stressed or fearful animals.
- A team builder who can motivate coach and correct with fairness and diplomacy.
- A problem-solver who thrives under pressure and keeps operations moving smoothly.
- Comfort working with volunteers and the public in adoption and advocacy settings.
- Pride in maintaining clean safe healthy animal housing.
- Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office Google Suite and PetPoint (or similar systems).
- A commitment to HSHCs No-Kill Philosophy and a passion for animal welfare.
What Success Looks Like
You know youre succeeding in this role when:
- Your team runs like a well-coached uniteveryone knows their role communicates clearly and steps up for each other.
- The shelter feels like a safe haven: animals are cared for staff feel supported and adopters leave with confidence.
- Problems dont lingeryou see them fix them and prevent them from happening again.
- You can balance compassion with accountability never losing sight of the mission.
Schedule & Commitment
- Full-time 5 days per week (including some weekends and special events).
- Participation in emergency after-hours rotation.
If youre ready to lead from the front tackle tough challenges and make a measurable impact on animals and people every single day apply today. This is more than a jobits a chance to leave a legacy.
To apply: please send your resume cover letter and salary expectations to
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
About Company
We're one of the only open admission, truly no-kill animal shelters in the country. See our adoptable animals, sign up to volunteer and foster, or donate today!
