Top 282 Animal Jobs in Nashville, Tn

Assistant Manager, Animal Care and Adoptions
Crossroads Campus (d.b.a. Crossroads Pets) —Nashville, TN
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Mobile Pet Groomer | Nashville, TN | Company Van Provided | Top Earners $1,500+/Week
Furry Land Mobile Dog Grooming —Nashville, TN
- $55,000 - $85,000 a year
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Animal Control Officer
City of Mt. Juliet —Mount Juliet, TN
- $20.51 - $29.16 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
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Dog Daycare Attendant
Dogtopia - Paws Up LLC —Nashville, TN
- $14 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Wildlife Sales Specialist (50-100k)
Complete Animal Removal —Nashville, TN
- $50,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Sales
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Kennel Technician
Peace Love and Paws —Nashville, TN
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Entry level
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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Animal Care / Kennel Tech
Nashville Humane Association —Nashville, TN
- $19 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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4d
Animal Caretaker
Belle Meade Animal Hospital —Nashville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Cleaning
- Medical-Surgical
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Kennel Assistant
Southside Animal Hospital (Nashville) —Nashville, TN
- $17.50 - $18.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Surgery
- Urgent Care
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Kennel Assistant
Richland Animal Clinic —Nashville, TN
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Surgery
- Urgent Care
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Dog Trainer
Dog Training Elite —Nashville, TN
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- On-the-job training
- Professional development assistance
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Dog Daycare Attendant
My Second Home Pet Resort —Franklin, TN
- Weekends as needed
- No education required
- In-person
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Overnight Dog Host
Yardstick Dog Hotel —Nashville, TN
- From $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Hotel
- 1 year
- Reliable transportation
- Paid training
- Health insurance
8d
Dog Trainer, Kennel Technician
Tip Top K9 —Franklin, TN
- $35,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Customer service
- No experience needed
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Veterinary Assistant
Five Points Animal Hospital —Nashville, TN
- $19 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Receptionist
Richland Animal Clinic —Nashville, TN
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Veterinary Receptionist - Relief
BluePearl Vet, LLC —Brentwood, TN
- $17 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- US work authorization
- Entry level
- Pet insurance
Veterinary Receptionist
Belle Meade Animal Hospital —Nashville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Resources and Logistics Specialist - Global Animal Rescue Team
Humane World for Animals —Nashville, TN
- $23.46 - $32.84 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Animal Control Officer 1
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County —Nashville, TN
- $53,306 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Typing
- Paid holidays

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Assistant Manager, Animal Care and Adoptions

Crossroads Campus (d.b.a. Crossroads Pets) -
Nashville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$22 - $27 an hour
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
403(b)

Qualifications

Companion animal handling
Managing pet care teams
Staff supervision
Google Sheets
Google Docs
Google Drive
Animal behavior
Google Forms
Mentoring clients
Electronic records management
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
Team management
Animal welfare
Gmail
Animal training
Google Slides
Working with youth

Full Job Description

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

Crossroads Campus is a Nashville-based 501(c)(3) founded in 2010. We educate and empower people to take care of their pets, find loving homes for dogs and cats, and offer affordable housing and job training for vulnerable young adults ages 18-25. Our core values guide every aspect of our work:

I respect the uniqueness of everyone I interact with. I am responsible for my actions and am guided by grace and compassion.
As members of a team, we build trust and a community of belonging where everyone’s strengths are recognized, boundaries are protected, and a sense of safety is ever present.
We persevere and strive for excellence as an organization. Recognizing the importance of accountability, learning, and reliability in our work.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Animal Care & Adoptions Manager, the Assistant Manager of Animal Care & Adoptions is a hands-on leader and a daily presence in Crossroads' dog kennel and cat care areas. This role is equal parts animal care practitioner and coach/mentor, spending time each day working directly alongside our job-training program participants in both the dog kennel and cat adoption areas, modeling best practices, and ensuring the highest standard of care for every animal in our program. The goals are to make sure that animals are receiving high quality care and that young adults in our job training program are providing quality care for our animals, learning and growing, and being held to clear expectations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Mentoring

Work directly alongside job-training program participants in the kennel and cat adoption areas, modeling safe, humane, and compassionate animal handling and care techniques
Provide consistent on-the-job coaching and real-time feedback to program participants as they develop animal care competencies
Work with the Animal Care & Adoptions Manager to implement the animal care component of Crossroads' Competency-Based Job Skills Tracking Program; document participant progress and proactively support skill development
Collaborate with the Programs Team to apply a strengths-based approach to coaching and supervising each individual involved in animal care activities
Ensure daily training on and adherence to Crossroads’ animal care protocols

Kennel & Cat Space Operations / Animal Care

Serve as the primary day-to-day operational lead for the dog kennel and cat adoption areas, ensuring all animals receive consistent, high-quality care including feeding, cleaning, exercise, socialization, enrichment, and medical monitoring
Maintain clean, safe, and well-organized kennel and cat adoption environments that meet animal welfare standards and support a positive experience for staff, interns, and visitors
Conduct or coordinate daily health checks and flag medical concerns to the Manager of Animal Care & Adoptions; assist with scheduling and facilitating veterinary care
Assist Manager with animal intake and adoptions including
Partnering with local shelters to source adoptable cats and dogs for the Crossroads rescue program
Temperament assessments of potential rescue animals to ensure a safe and appropriate fit for the program
Responding to inquiries, reviewing applications, conducting adoption counseling, and facilitating ownership transfer
Oversee the daily care of all dogs and cats in the program, including hands-on time in both the kennel and cat adoption space, to ensure each animal's individual behavioral and physical needs are consistently met
Monitor inventory of feeding, cleaning, medical, and general care supplies; communicate replenishment needs to the Manager of Animal Care & Adoptions
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and coordinating foster families in support of program goals
Connect community members seeking help with found, lost, or surrendered animals to appropriate resources
Assist with marketing content for social media and other marketing efforts for our adoptable pets
Identify animal-related volunteer needs; assist with training of volunteers to support animal care and enrichment activities

Data & Record Keeping

Assist with the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date intake, medical, foster, and outcome records for the Crossroads Adoption Program across all relevant databases as directed
Support the review and updating of Animal Care and Adoption & Foster Program policies and procedures as directed
Assist with post adoption follow-ups and ongoing support for adopters as directed
Assist with the timely and accurate data entry in the Shelter Animals Count national database as directed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
An ability to connect animals and people in meaningful ways
Love and understanding of both cats and dogs
Fluent understanding of canine and feline communication/body language
Two years or more of professional experience in an animal care role
One year or more of supervisory experience
Program development skills preferred
Animal training skills/behavioral management skills preferred
Teaching/coaching/mentoring experience preferred
General knowledge in the areas of animal welfare and youth development
Working knowledge of Google Suite, including Gmail, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Forms
Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 40 lbs.
An ability to connect animals and people in meaningful ways

COMPENSATION

The hourly wage range is $22-$27 depending on experience.

BENEFITS

Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision. Employer covers 95% of employee premiums and 50% of children/dependent premiums for medical insurance.
EAP (counseling services)
Generous paid vacation, sick, and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Employee discounts at pet retail store and the Crossroads Cafe

Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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