Kennel Attendant - Part-Time

Kennel Attendant Position

Interviews for selected candidates will be held on July 30th & 31st, 2026.

Love working with animals? Come join our fun and dedicated team! We are a fast paced and busy animal shelter that is currently looking for highly motivated, hardworking individuals to join the Nevada County Animal Shelter team.

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Kennel Attendants to work both part-time and full-time. The ideal candidates will have a passion for animal care and be committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for animals. As a Kennel Attendant, you will play a crucial role in the daily operations of our facility, ensuring the well-being of the animals in our care.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for animals, including feeding and exercising dogs.
• Maintain cleanliness of kennels and common areas by performing regular cleaning tasks.
• Assist with grooming and bathing animals as needed.
• Monitor the health and behavior of animals, reporting any concerns.
• Assist in heavy lifting up to 110lbs tasks related to animal care, including moving crates or supplies.
• Fast pace environment; pride of cleanliness

Experience

• Previous kennel experience, or animal handling and dog training is preferred.
• Ability to perform animal restraint safely and effectively.
• Must be comfortable with heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks associated with animal care.
• A genuine love for animals and a commitment to their well-being is essential.

Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending account, deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. For our part-time staff members, benefits and accruals are pro-rated accordingly based on their part-time status. We also offer flexible schedules and a telework option, depending on program needs.

Why Nevada County? Because here your contribution, your worth, and your ideas, all have a place. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team! Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.