Join an exciting and growing company in Petaluma dedicated to dogs and owners alike! We are currently hiring for Kennel Attendants. Dairydell Canine is Petaluma's premier dog boarding and training facility, known for its specialty in helping women with the family dog.

We are seeking animal-savvy individuals, interested in helping care for the canines entrusted to us. The right applicant must be a team-player, familiar with animal behavior, hard-working and strong, not afraid to get dirty, comfortable relating to clients and most importantly, possess a naturally positive outlook and attitude.

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION

MAY - SEPTEMBER

With the option to stay longer if interested and based on the needs of the company

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK AT LEAST SUNDAY, TUESDAY AND FRIDAY

• 15-40 hours per week planned dependent on your availability and amount of activity in the kennel environment.
• Positive and Fun Team Environment
• Working with dogs!

At Dairydell Canine we pride ourselves in "treating every client as a friend and every dog as our own."
Dairydell is a 120 acre doggie dude ranch, with 20,000 square feet of boarding space for vacationing Fidos and over 2 acres of additional space in the form of sport arenas and fenced fields used for our activities! (See and tour our facility at www.dairydellcanine.com )

We provide boarding space for dogs that are people-friendly, with options of private rooms or social group settings. We are proud to offer the finest in canine boarding: fresh country air, room to run, and lots to do and see on the farm. For more information about Dairydell, visit dairydell.com.

ANIMAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (dogs, horses or livestock).

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK SATURDAY

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 2PM - 9PM AS NEEDED

Kennel Attendant Duties Include:

- Feeding and medicating dogs

- Providing a safe environment for dogs to interact with each other and our staff

- Monitoring any "Special Needs" dogs, who may be older or medically fragile

- Providing friendly and professional customer service

- Maintaining our high standards of cleanliness inside and outside of our facility (this includes poop scooping and other chores!)

- Maneuver and move kennel equipment around as needed

Additional Position Information:

- 15-40 hours per week planned dependent on your availability: Part-time - some split shifts AM and PM may apply

- Flexible Scheduling

- Picking up additional voluntary coverage shifts may be possible

- Compensation: Starting $18.00-20.00/hour Dependent on Experience

- Room to grow and advance within the company

-Company provided vision & dental insurance (after waiting period)

Required Experience/Qualifications:

- Previous animal experience (whether personal or professional)

- Ability to take direction and work independently as well as part of a team.

- Ability to make quick, independent, critical decisions and act on them accordingly when necessary

- Excellent communication skills, respectful and friendly to all, always; professional disposition and appearance

- Valid Driver's license, reliable transportation and clean driving record

Physical Requirements:

- Able to stand/walk all day, lift and maneuver 50 lbs safely, safely physically withstand potentially large strong dogs pushing, pulling, or jumping up, and work outside in varying temperatures and conditions.

Are you qualified and interested in joining our team? Please submit your resume! We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• With one or two sentences, please describe your experience with animals (whether personal or professional).
• What are the time frames you can work on the days that you're available?
• What days of the week are you consistently available to work?

This is a seasonal position starting May - September, does this work for you?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Animal care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person