Demo

Pet Care Specialist

K9 Activity Club & Lodge
Santa Rosa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026

K9 Activity Club Is Hiring!

Join a team where dogs come first—and people matter just as much.

K9 Activity Club is a privately owned, high-energy pet care facility dedicated to providing exceptional care and enriching experiences for our canine guests. We are staffed 365 days a year and are especially busy during school holidays. If you have a genuine love for dogs, a strong work ethic, and want to grow in the pet care field, we’d love to meet you.

Position Overview: Team Member / Daycare Supervisor/Reception/Lodge Attendant

As a Team Member at K9 Activity Club, you play a vital role in every dog’s stay. You’ll be hands-on with daily care, enrichment, and supervision—ensuring our guests are safe, happy, and well cared for while their owners are away.

Who You Are

Dependable
You show up on time (early is normal for you), ready to take on the day. Your teammates and our dogs can count on you to do your job with excellence.

Detail-Oriented
From meals and medications to playtime and pampering, you understand that the little things make a big difference.

A Team Player
You work collaboratively with others to provide the best possible care for every dog.

Goal-Driven
You take pride in your work and want to grow. We offer educational opportunities and room for advancement for those who excel.

Must-Have Qualifications

  • Ability to lift 40 lbs
  • Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments
  • Good physical condition (standing, walking, bending, lifting throughout the day)
  • Willingness to maintain exceptionally high cleanliness standards
  • Previous dog experience is a plus (but not required)

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Supervising off-leash group play with dogs of varying sizes, breeds, and temperaments
  • Closely monitoring each dog’s health, behavior, and overall wellness
  • Ensuring daily routines and care tasks are completed promptly
  • Maintaining cleanliness throughout the facility, play yards, and outdoor patios
  • Communicating clearly with leadership and team members
  • Making sure every guest goes home happy—and that we exceed owner expectations

The ideal candidate:

  • Loves and respects dogs
  • Understands dog body language and behavior
  • Follows protocols and procedures consistently
  • Brings positive energy and creative problem-solving to work
  • Maintains a professional and tidy appearance
  • Greets others with a smile and enjoys coming to work

Desired Experience & Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a pet care or animal facility (preferred)
  • Strong work history and references

Compensation

  • Pay based on experience
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities (upon approval)

Our Culture

We don’t hire just to fill a seat—we take our time finding the right people.
At K9 Activity Club, we win or lose as a team. From day one, your ideas, voice, and perspective matter. We work together to create remarkable experiences that positively impact both dogs and people.

About K9 Activity Club

K9 Activity Club provides experience-based canine education and services to improve the canine-human relationship—bringing inspiration to everyone from dog enthusiasts to devoted pet owners.

If you know without a doubt that this sounds like you, let’s talk.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.90 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Referral program

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $23

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Pet Care Specialist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Pet Care Specialist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$40,303 - $46,614
Income Estimation: 
$47,649 - $53,689

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Pet Care Specialist.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Customer Service Skill

    • Income Estimation: $38,658 - $67,112
    • Income Estimation: $42,388 - $59,368
  • Massage Therapy Skill

    • Income Estimation: $52,786 - $67,747
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Pet Care Specialist jobs in the Santa Rosa, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • AIL Santa Rosa, CA
  • AO Globe Life is hiring individuals who want a flexible, remote role where they can build skills, help people, and grow into a long-term career. In this po... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • Calistoga Pet Clinic Calistoga, CA
  • Join the team of Calistoga Pet Clinic, where your passion for animal care meets a warm and inviting atmosphere for pets and their owners. We are dedicated ... more
  • 1 Day Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!