Kennel Attendant

Kennel Attendant

Salary

$43,161.36 - $52,691.16 Annually

Location

Eric Rood Government Center (Western County), 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-0112

Department

Information and General Services Administration

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

6/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
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Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 12, 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.

To review the entire job specification, click here.

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.

Benefits Guide

The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information.

Health Insurance

The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts

The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance

Voya is the Countys life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance

Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement

The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov

01

Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college-level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application.

• Did not graduate High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Some college: 0-59 units
• Some college: 60-89 units
• Some college: 90-119 units
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

Which of the following best describes your experience in position requiring any combination of public contact, or, in the handling and caring of a large number of animals, or, in custodial or facility cleaning experience

• No experience
• Less than 3 months experience
• 3 months to less than 1 year experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years experience
• 3 years to less than 4 years experience
• 4 years to less than 5 years experience
• 5 years or more experience

03

The Kennel Attendant will be responsible for a variety of work including the feeding, watering and care of animals, cleaning and maintaining cleanliness of kennels and animal cages in accordance with occupational, safety, and health standards. They will also handle adoption of animals and releases of impounded animals to owners; quarantining animals as needed. From the selection below, please indicate which best fits your experience with these duties.

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.
• I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.
• I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
• I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

04

Describe any previous experience that would contribute to the role of Kennel Attendant.

05

Describe the work environment or culture in which you are most productive and happy.

Required Question

Employer County of Nevada

Address 950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone 530 265 7010

Website https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/