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  • Services
    • Daycare
    • Lodging
    • Grooming
    • Bathing
    • Training
    • Pick-up/ Drop-off
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  • Locations/Pricing
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    • Auburn
    • Tuscaloosa
    • Huntsville
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Jeff Hardwick: Owner

After being born and raised in Vestavia Hills, I unknowingly began my career in the animal industry at the age of 15 under the guidance of Dr. Mark Kidd at Kidd Animal Clinic. I worked for him through high school and college. After graduating from Birmingham Southern and working in the steel industry for 6 years, I left to manage the kennel at Kidd Animal Clinic where my passion for animals and working with people gave me the idea of possibly a partnership with Dr. Kidd. Our goal was simple and engraved into me by my apprenticeship under Dr. Kidd. We were to respect the animals, clients and our employees. We wanted the dogs to be well taken care of, have fun, and feel comfortable. With his blessing, he agreed to lease the kennel to me. The Pawms Pet Resort started in March of 2007. With hard work and a dedicated management team we’ve grown since then. 


Personal:

I have a wife, four kids, and a goofy puppy named Homer. Homers a sweet and playful pup that loves attention. 

Join Our Team!

Join our team and work with wonderful dogs and great people! We are always hiring resort technicians who work primarily with dogs, and receptionists who work with both customers and dogs! 

Birmingham Locations: Kara@pawms.com

Auburn Location: andy@pawms.com

Huntsville & Tuscaloosa: clint@pawms.com 

Vestavia Hills Staff

Jeff Hardwick:

Owner

Zac Threatt:

General Manager

Stephen Lobsinger:

Manager

Peyton Deaver:

Manager 

Jason Lowe:

Manager

Haley McLaughlin:

Assistant Manager

Emily DiMercurio:

Receptionist

Emily Haugh:

Receptionist

Ben Keeter:

Kennel Tech

Avondale Staff

Haley Graham:

General Manager

Kara Hofhein:

Manager/HR

Mason Rummel:

Manager

Logan Johnson:

Kennel Tech

Brook McCarley:

Dog Trainer

Birmingham Staff

Zac:

Co-Owner

Cory Dunn:

Co-Owner

Kelly Darden:

General Manager

Lily Sawyer:

Assistant Manager/Social Media Manager

Jill Becker:

Groomer

Tuscaloosa Staff

Dillon:

General Manager

Kevin:

Assistant Manager

Jenny:

Assistant Manager

Tayla

Tayla

Natalie

Ellington

Audrey

Layla

Claire:

Groomer

Clara

Katelynn

Brooke

Clint Carmichael: 

Finance and Operations 

Huntsville Staff

Mac:

Manager

Allie:

Manager

Caroline:

Assistant Kennel Manager

Catherine:

Assistant Kennel Manager

Jacquelyn:

Assistant Front Desk Manager

Lauren:

Receptionist

Emily:

Receptionist

Hannah:

Kennel Technician

Jamey:

Kennel Technician

Mads:

Kennel Technician

Isaac:

Kennel Technician

Nichole:

Groomer

Clint Carmichael: 

Finance and Operations 

  • Staff Images by Sara Walker Photography
  • Jeff Hardwick large image by Whitney Carr Photography

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