Demo

Kennel Lead

The Meadows Canine Camp
Santa Rosa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026

Overview
NO STUDENTS

Join our dynamic team as a Kennel Lead, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being, safety, and happiness of our furry residents. This energetic position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional animal care As a Kennel Lead, you will help oversee daily kennel operations and maintain a clean, safe environment for animals and staff alike. Your passion for animals and leadership skills will help create a positive experience for pets and their families while fostering a collaborative team atmosphere.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily kennel activities, including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animals’ health and behavior
  • Lead and motivate kennel staff to deliver high-quality pet care and customer service
  • Assist to promote good behavior and socialization.
  • Handle animal restraint safely.
  • Requirements
  • Proven experience in dog handling, pet bathing or kennel operations with a strong understanding of animal care practices
  • Background in veterinary experience or veterinary technician work is highly desirable
  • Knowledge of dog behavior and management strategies
  • Prior veterinary assistant or kennel experience is a plus
  • Excellent customer service skills to communicate effectively with pet owners and team members
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently as part of daily responsibilities
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in record keeping and task management
  • Passion for animals combined with a proactive attitude to lead by example in a fast-paced environmentJoin us in making a difference in the lives of pets and their families! We’re committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills grow alongside your love for animals.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Opportunities for advancement

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • canine: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20

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 Kennel Lead?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Kennel Lead career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$101,004 - $136,004
Income Estimation: 
$150,121 - $197,452
Income Estimation: 
$40,303 - $46,614
Income Estimation: 
$47,649 - $53,689
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 Kennel Lead jobs in the Santa Rosa, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Lead For America Healdsburg, CA
  • Note: This is a full-time ACC AmeriCorps position with Corazón Healdsburg About the American Connection Corps: The American Connection Corps (ACC), an Amer... more
  • 21 Days Ago

  • Lead For America Healdsburg, CA
  • Note: ACC placements are primarily in-person, full-time positions. About the American Connection Corps: The American Connection Corps (ACC) is a service fe... more
  • 2 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!