Full-Time Nursery Manager (Animal Rescue)
Pawmetto Lifeline
Job Description
Job Description:
FT Nursery Manager (Animal Rescue)
Pawmetto Lifeline is a private not for profit organization. We are an animal advocacy organization offering educational and medical programs for pets with a focus on pet retention. Our goal is to ensure pets are never homeless by supporting pet owners in need of our services with the hope that their pet never enters a shelter.
These are the perfect qualifications for any position at Pawmetto Lifeline: strong work ethic, belief in our mission, animal rescue work and improving community outcomes are your passion and that you thrive in a stressful, unpredictable environment. If you meet these qualifications, please review the following openings at Pawmetto Lifeline.
Pawmetto Lifeline is a non-profit rescue organization that strives towards the goal of a no-kill community and state through adoption, pet retention, rescue partnerships and medical services. The employees are passionate and work tirelessly to help every animal in the community and believe that no pet should die simply because they are homeless.
We seek team members that have a passion for animals and want to continue to help every animal reach tomorrow. Excellent employment opportunities are available for individuals who are hardworking, energetic, customer- focused and enjoy a fast-paced rewarding work environment.
Pawmetto Lifeline offers a benefits package to full-time employees:
Medical (Health & Dental)
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Leave & Sick Time
Discounted rates for their pet vaccines, veterinarian care and medications
Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
FT Nursery Manager
The Nursery Manager reports to Shelter Medicine Director & Director of Operations.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, hours may vary depending on the needs of the nursery.
Hours: 40 per week
Job Responsibilities:
Take photos of all puppies and kittens upon intake through the nursery
Maintain an organized workspace.
Restock supplies as needed.
Follow all medical protocols as directed by the Shelter Medicine Director or Director of Operations.
Follow all cleaning protocols as instructed.
Maintain a positive working environment with all volunteers.
Communicate effectively with the Volunteer Manager regarding volunteer needs or concerns.
· Ability to communicate with the public and co-workers in a professional, pleasant, courteous, tactful, and effective manner always.
· Ability to learn various breed identifications of dogs and cats.
Create volunteer schedule as needed, especially during kitten season.
Gather and organize supplies for fosters that are picking up new fosters.
Oversee bottle-feeding instruction for new bottle-feeding fosters.
Communicate all medical concerns to the Shelter Medicine Director.
Ensuring medication is administered as directed to any animals under the care of the nursery.
Maintaining appropriate stock of necessary inventory items and communicating when an order is needed.
Keeping accurate written documentation to include documenting the animal’s identification number and microchip.
Ensuring that every pet is scanned for a microchip prior to leaving with a foster.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting, walking, ability to lift 50lbs occasionally.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8-hour shift
Day shift
Monday - Friday
Education:
Associate’s Degree (Required)
Experience:
Management: 3 years (Required)
Previous experience working or volunteering in animal welfare/shelter/rescue (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Columbia, SC 29212 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Columbia, SC 29212: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person.
Job Type: Full-time
This is a full time job
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Closing Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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