Hands-On Kennel & Boarding Lead

Western Veterinary Partners; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability

EAP

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Boulevard Animal Hospital in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Kennel Manager to lead our kennel and boarding team. This hands-on leadership role oversees staff, schedules, and coordination with the medical team to address boarding concerns, while performing daily kennel duties such as intake, feeding, cleaning, and play group supervision.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in veterinary kennel roles and demonstrates strong leadership, scheduling, and conflict-resolution skills, with a passion for animal

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a veterinary kennel assistant/kennel technician, boarding, or doggy daycare role.
• Previous experience supervising or leading a team strongly preferred.
• Experience building and managing staff schedules.
• Ability to handle team conflicts professionally and fairly.
• A genuine passion for animal care and patient wellbeing.
• Confidence working with dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kennel and boarding staff and operations.
• Manage the kennel team schedule and coordinate with the medical team for boarding/daycare concerns.
• Perform daily kennel duties including intake, husbandry, feeding, cleaning, and supervising play groups.
• Handle team conflicts and maintain a positive, team‑focused environment.
• Oversee facility maintenance to keep kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas clean, safe, and stocked.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff scheduling

Conflict resolution

Animal care

Communication

Job description

Boulevard Animal Hospital in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Kennel Manager to lead our kennel and boarding team. This hands-on leadership role oversees staff, schedules, and coordination with the medical team to address boarding concerns, while performing daily kennel duties such as intake, feeding, cleaning, and play group supervision.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in veterinary kennel roles and demonstrates strong leadership, scheduling, and conflict-resolution skills, with a passion for animal