Kennel Manager

Do you have a passion for animal care and leadership?

Animal Care Center of Carters Creek is seeking a Kennel Manager to lead our kennel team and ensure our patients receive the best possible care in a safe and compassionate environment. We’re looking for a strong, compassionate leader with animal care experience and a keen eye for detail to join our team and help maintain a high standard of service for our patients.

In this role you will:

• Oversee daily kennel operations while maintaining high standards of care, cleanliness, and safety
• Lead and support kennel staff while remaining hands-on with daily animal care
• Provide boarding care for canine and feline patients, including feeding, walking, medication administration, monitoring, and kennel/cage maintenance
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate observations with the veterinary team
• Safely handle and restrain patients and assist with light technical tasks as needed
• Manage kennel supplies and support additional hospital duties as assigned

Schedule: This is a full-time position, with a flexible schedule and availability needed Monday-Saturday working every other weekend and holiday.

Full-time benefits and compensation:

• Compensation: $19 - 21 per hour, for each hour worked
• Health package:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k options
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discounts

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• At least 1 year of kennel or animal handling experience
• Previous Kennel Management experience preferred but not required.
• Commitment to a career in veterinary medicine with ongoing training
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Strong organizational skills with a consistent focus on cleanliness, safety, and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team environment
  • Commitment to growing in the veterinary field with a willingness to continue learning and developing professionally

Why Join Our Team?

Animal Care Center of Carters Creek proudly services Columbia, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. Our 5-doctor team is comprised of extremely talented animal lovers who provide friendly and compassionate service to our community’s dogs and cats. We are well-equipped to provide a wide range of services and encourage lifelong learning and career development. Columbia, TN, is a “Top 10” small town that’s classically southern and just an hour outside of Nashville.

WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations if you need assistance completing the application process.