Kennel Manager

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 is seeking a Kennel Manager to lead our kennel and boarding team! Our Kennel team is dedicated to the care and comfort of our patients while providing critical support to the veterinary team.

In this role, you will oversee kennel and boarding staff and operations, build and manage the kennel team schedule, and serve as the liaison with our medical team for any medical issues or concerns involving boarding and daycare pets. This is a hands‑on leadership role. Alongside managing the team, you’ll perform daily kennel duties including patient intake, husbandry, feeding, cleaning, and play group supervision. You’ll also handle conflict management within the team and help oversee facility maintenance to keep kennels, common spaces, and treatment areas sanitized, safe, and well stocked.

This position is ideal for a self‑driven, organized leader who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in a clean and well‑run facility, and is committed to supporting a team‑focused environment.

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $17.00 – $20.00 per hour, for each hour worked
• Schedule: This is a full‑time position scheduled for 38+ hours average weekly. Shifts range from 7am – 6pm Monday – Friday, with weekend shifts from 8am – 10am and 4pm – 6pm on Saturday and Sunday, generally on alternating weekends.

Full‑time Benefits Package*:

• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

*Part‑time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

• 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
• Ability to safely handle, restrain, walk, and monitor animals, including supervising play groups
• Strong observational skills and the ability to clearly communicate patient concerns to the veterinary team
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain a clean, safe, well‑maintained facility
• Dependability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic
• Physical ability to meet the demands of a hands‑on animal care role

Why choose Boulevard Animal Hospital?

Boulevard Animal Hospital is a 4‑doctor small animal practice nestled in the heart of Raleigh, NC — a city consistently recognized as one of the fastest‑growing and most livable in the United States. With a recently remodeled facility, digital dental radiography, and a full‑service clinical menu including soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and comprehensive diagnostics, Boulevard offers the clinical depth of a well‑established practice with the warmth of a true neighborhood clinic.

What sets Boulevard apart is its people. This is a team with genuine longevity — staff members who have been here for years — and the kind of close‑knit culture where colleagues become lifelong friends. With a flexible Monday‑Friday schedule, and a team that genuinely shows up for each other every day.

Located in Raleigh’s vibrant West Boulevard corridor, with proximity to NC State University, Research Triangle amenities, and the best of North Carolina’s outdoor recreation — Boulevard is a great place to build a career and an even better place to call home.

Pay Range

$17 - $20 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.