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Destination Pet

Consolidates veterinary hospitals and pet care

Assistant Manager

Personal Care & StylingUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeWest Hartford, CT, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate degree or BS/BA is a plus.
  • A minimum of 1 year of management experience, preferably in hospitality, service, or retail environments.
  • Experience in problem-solving, exercising sound judgment, maintaining confidentiality, and interacting professionally and effectively with coworkers, clients, and the general public.
  • Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and database applications.
  • Ability to multitask with strong time-management skills.
  • Ability to complete assignments and responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner, often with strict or conflicting deadlines.
  • Oral presentation, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills.
  • Customer-service experience and skills.
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to frequently lift 40 pounds, remain on feet for the duration of a shift, and frequently stand, walk, and climb stairs.
  • Ability to work on a computer system and a multiline telephone.
  • Ability to handle dogs on leashes.
  • Ability to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant and sanitation chemicals, animal dander, and excretions.

Responsibilities

  • Support the mission, vision, culture, and policies of Destination Pet.
  • Ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service and salesmanship.
  • Collaborate regularly with Destination Pet support staff, including Operations, Human Resources, Marketing, Facilities, and Legal.
  • Ensure cohesiveness across pet-care services and cross-train staff where necessary.
  • Manage center staff at the General Manager's direction, including motivating, recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, coaching or counseling, and terminating when necessary.
  • Assist with facility compliance with federal and local labor laws, including OSHA, EEOC, ADA, and fair labor practices.
  • Schedule staff assignments to support outstanding service while maintaining the payroll budget.
  • Monitor and respond to pet guests' needs to ensure their safety, security, and comfort.
  • Resolve customer complaints and provide customer service and salesmanship.
  • Maintain appropriate supply inventory, reordering and restocking as necessary; shop for miscellaneous supplies as needed.
  • Manage the computer system.
  • Address center maintenance needs in the General Manager's absence to maintain a safe, comfortable environment for pet guests and associates.
  • Assist the General Manager with monitoring financial reports and statistics.
  • Ensure bank deposits are made when needed, including in the General Manager's absence.
  • Promote and market Destination Pet programs and services in the surrounding community.
  • Ensure client communication occurs.
  • Ensure exceptional customer service through personal contact with customers, associate training, complaint resolution, and service delivery.
  • Serve as the onsite manager when the General Manager is unavailable.

Desired Qualifications

  • Veterinary, boarding, or grooming experience is a plus.

About the Company

Destination Pet

Consolidates veterinary hospitals and pet care

Destination Pet consolidates independent veterinary hospitals and pet care facilities into a nationwide network that offers integrated pet care under one brand. It grows by acquiring facilities to create co-located services, including veterinary care, boarding, daycare, grooming, and retail, with revenue from service fees and product sales. Unlike standalone clinics, it combines veterinary medicine with ancillary services across many locations to provide convenient, standardized care. Its goal is to become a leading national provider of integrated pet care through acquisitions and a coordinated full-spectrum offering.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$10.2M
Headquarters
Highlands Ranch, CO
Founded
2016

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