Animal Care and Control Kennel Supervisor

Animal Care and Control Kennel Supervisor Print ( Apply ufeff Animal Care and Control Kennel Supervisor Salary $69,523.00 Annually Location Nashville, TN Job Type Full Time Health Civil Service Job Number HEA05654 Division Health Opening Date 02/25/2026 Closing Date 3/13/2026 6:59 AM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description The Metro Nashville Public Health Department (MPHD) seeks a dynamic and experienced Supervisor to provide leadership within our Metro Animal Care and Control program. This position is a first-line supervisor, responsible for the management of the daily animal care operations for the shelter If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)340-5640. Typical Duties Manage daily animal care operations for the shelter, including feeding, watering, exercising, and grooming and hygiene of the animals consistent with state, local, MPHD, and MACC policies, procedures, guidelines, and the reasonable instructions of supervisors.Responsible for the effective supervision and administration of Animal Care Assistants 1, 2, and 3, including coaching, training, performance evaluations, employee relations, and prioritizing and assigning work. Provide work direction for assigned volunteers. Maintain facility sanitation and cleanliness standards, oversee the safety and general maintenance of the shelter facility, regularly conduct inspections for necessary repairs, coordinate maintenance work with Metropolitan Government staff, and recommend improvements to Shelter Manager. Coordinate veterinary care, spaying and neutering, euthanasia, and disposals with staff and agencies, and in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations. Oversee proper observation and documentation of animals in quarantine. Compile daily and weekly facility reports, including animal count, facility inventory and euthanasia reports. Uses data to practice quality improvement, data analysis, and program planning and evaluation. Prepare regular progress reports. Communicate with internal and external stakeholders as needed for visibility and success of the program. Take initiative to identify and solve plete and maintain appropriate logs and incident reports. Work with Shelter Manager, Animal Control Officers, and other shelter staff to support adoption and outreach efforts, and address intake issues and concerns. Assist Shelter Manager with developing policies and procedures and recommending internal organization. Assist with implementing systems to effectively meet operating goals and objectives. Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures in a fair and impartial manner. Use high verbal and written communication skills and strong problem-solving abilities. Promote a caring attitude toward all animals and treat animals humanely and with compassion at all times, regardless of circumstances, including those that are sick, injured, feral, or aggressive. Perform euthanasia of animals. Support and participate in departmental response to disaster and emergency events. Supports and participates in departmental response to disaster/emergency events. Regular, reliable and predictable attendance; and Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: + High School Diploma, GED or the equivalent. + 3-5 years of progressively responsible administrative support experience. + 1-2 years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. + Must be a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET), or obtain that certification within six months of hire. + Valid driveru2019s license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law. + As of date of hire, must have satisfactorily completed NACA I and II, or NACHO A and B, or the equivalent in experience/education. Vaccinations Must receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations. Working Environment/Physical Demands: + Medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, bending, stooping, lifting, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular and reoccurring basis, including restraint of animals of varying size, age, and physical condition. + Must use protective clothing or gear. + May risk exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals, and animals/wildlife, including exposure to animal bites, scratches, and diseases such as Rabies, Ringworm, Lyme disease and Zoonosis. Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Governments employment-based immigration programs. MPHD seeks to be a socially and culturally responsive organization that acknowledges and addresses historical and current inequities in our public health promotion and practice. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work with multicultural communities. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Associateu2019s or Bacheloru2019s Degree in Animal Science, Biology, or a related field. + Must have and be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic animal care standards, including safe animal handling procedures for domestic and wild animals. + Must have and be able to demonstrate knowledge of proper use, secure storage, and disposal of lethal chemicals, syringes and related equipment. Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service) 1 Sick Day per month 12 Paid Holidays per year Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year 3 Personal days per year 1 Sick Day per month 12 paid holidays per year Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information. Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered. 01 What is your highest level of education? + Less than High School or GED + High School or GED + Nursing Diploma + Associates Degree + Bachelors Degree + Advanced Degree 02 How many years of experience in animal control do you have ? + Less than 3 years + More than 3 years 03 How many years of supervisory and administrative experience do you have ? + Less than 1 year + 1 - 2 years + More than 2 years 04 I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification. + Yes Required Question Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Address Human Resources Division 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone (615) 862-6640 Website Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email

Created: 2026-03-06