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Kennel Welfare Supervisor
**About Us**
Royvon is a leading **dog boarding and training facility** , dedicated to providing top-quality care, enrichment, and training for dogs. Our Esher location operates **7 days a week** , and we are looking for an **experienced Kennel Supervisor** to lead our team and maintain the highest standards of dog care and welfare.
At Royvon, we believe in:
**Respecting Individuals** -- We respect our differences, communicate with compassion, and value all voices within our team.
**Positive Development** -- We invest in our people, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and a positive working environment.
**Doing it with Love** -- We build long-term relationships with customers, work as a team, and reward passion and dedication.
If these values resonate with you, we'd love for you to join us!
**Job Summary**
The **Kennel Supervisor** is a key leadership role, responsible for **supervising a team of up to 5 team members during peak seasons** , ensuring the smooth daily operation of the care team, and maintaining exceptional welfare standards for the dogs. This role requires strong **team management skills**, attention to detail, and a passion for canine care.
**Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Supervision \& Operations** *(Respect like a Retriever )*
* Lead, supervise, and support the **care team**, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently.
* Communicate with **compassion and clarity**, ensuring all team members understand their role, expectations, and feedback.
* Complete **detailed welfare and operational checklists** three times a day, covering:
✅ Kennel **cleanliness and hygiene** .
✅ Feeding and **medication administration** .
✅ General **dog welfare and behavior checks**.
* Conduct **spot checks** to maintain high standards of care and cleanliness.
* Provide **ongoing guidance and support** to team members, ensuring a collaborative and motivated team environment.
* Report to the **General Manager**, identifying areas for team improvement or additional training needs.
**Dog Enrichment \& Well-Being** *(Committed like a Collie )*
* Plan and oversee **enrichment activities** to ensure dogs receive appropriate physical and mental stimulation.
* Tailor activities to individual dogs' needs and provide **daily enrichment reports** to owners.
* Maintain a **positive attitude**, ensuring dogs feel safe, engaged, and happy in our care.
**Training Support** *(Advantageous but not essential)*
* Conduct **training sessions** for program dogs, ensuring consistency in techniques.
* Support behavior and training programs where needed.
**What We're Looking For** *(Love like a Labrador )*
✔ **At least 3 years of experience** working with dogs, ideally in a **boarding or kennel environment** .
✔ **Proven experience supervising staff** , with the ability to lead a team of up to **5 members** during peak seasons.
✔ **Strong leadership and organizational skills** with attention to detail.
✔ Ability to **multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently** in a fast-paced environment.
✔ **Knowledge of dog training or behavior** is an advantage but not essential.
✔ **Excellent communication skills** (verbal \& written).
✔ A genuine **passion for animal welfare** and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
✔ **Full driving license preferred.**
**Working Hours**
* **5 shifts per week**, 8 AM -- 5 PM (1-hour lunch break).
* As we operate **7 days a week**, flexibility is required.
**Why Join Royvon?**
Work **hands-on with dogs every day** in a rewarding leadership role.
Be part of a **supportive team** that values **growth and development** .
Opportunities for **career progression** in the canine care industry.
**Passion and performance** are recognized and rewarded.
If you have the **experience, leadership skills, and passion for dogs**, we'd love to hear from you!
**Apply today!**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
Application question(s):
* Why do you want to work at Royvon, and how do your skills and experience align with our values (Respect, Positive Development, and Doing it with Love)?
* What experience do you have working with dogs, particularly in a boarding, kennel, or training environment? Please provide details.
* In peak seasons, this role requires overseeing up to five team members. How would you handle delegating tasks and ensuring all duties are completed to a high standard?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/07/2025
Reference ID: KennelSupervisorEsher
Expected start date: 01/08/2025

Esher, UK
£28,000/year