Kennel Attendant

Kennel Attendant

Salary

$44,093.00 - $54,968.00 Annually

Location

Redlands, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

02150

Department

Facilities Community Services

Division

Animal Services

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Join our team and make a meaningful impact every day!

As a Kennel Attendant, you'll help provide a safe, clean, and caring environment for animals while giving them the attention and daily care they need. If you're dependable, compassionate, and enjoy working hands-on with animals, we'd love to have you on our team.

Under supervision, maintains sanitary conditions of the animal shelter, provides care for animals, and assists Animal Services Officers. May provide direction to temporary staff or volunteers.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cleans and maintains animal kennels and surrounding areas including floors and hallways;
• Maintains inventory and notifies supervisor of any supplies that are required;
• Assists Animal Health Technician, Veterinarian, and Animals Control Officers with vaccinations of animals and kennel placement;
• Feeds, waters and provides enrichment to animals;
• Inspects animals for sign of sickness and disease;
• Maintains effective and positive relations with the public and other agencies;
• Provides direction to volunteers or temporary staff; and
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience:

• A minimum of six months of work experience involving animal care, custodial duties, or customer service.
• Experience working directly with animals is preferred.

Education:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid Euthanasia Certificate within 9 months of hire date.

Special Requirements:

Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.;
• Exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, odors, vibration, confining workspace, and chemicals; Constant exposure to animals.
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicants skills, training, and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".

Proof of education, such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note, the City of Redlands' preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sophia Diaz at sdiaz@cityofredlands.org or Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org

Benefits associated with this position include:

• Medical Insurance - City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 4 plans
• Dental Insurance - City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 2 plans
• Vision Reimbursement - up to $225 per year
• Life Insurance - $25,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - 2% @ 55; 7% City paid employee contribution
• The City participates in Social Security
• Vacation Leave - 80 hours accrued in first year
• Sick Leave - 96 hours annually
• Uniform Allowance of $1700 per year or clothing allowance of $325 per year.
• City contribution to 401(a) deferred compensation plan
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for job related courses
• Insurance adjustment of $150.00/year

01

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Select your highest level of education.

• None
• High School or Equivalent
• Some College Coursework
• AS/AA (Associate Degree)
• BS/BA (Bachelors Degree)
• MA/MS (Masters Degree) or Higher

03

Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Euthanasia Certificate within 9 months of hire date?

• Yes, I currently possess
• No, but have the ability to obtain within 9 months of appointment
• No, not willing to obtain

04

Are you willing and comfortable assisting with euthanasia in situations where it is considered humane and necessary?

• Yes, I am comfortable assisting with Euthanasia
• No, I am not comfortable assisting with Euthanasia

05

How many months/years of experience do you have involving animal care?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 or more years

06

How many months/years of experience do you have involving custodial duties?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 or more years

07

How many months/years of experience do you have involving customer service?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 or more years

08

Which animal-care duties have you performed? Select all that apply.

• Feeding animals
• Providing water
• Cleaning animal housing areas
• Providing animal enrichment
• Exercising or walking animals
• Monitoring animal behavior or condition
• Administering medications
• None of the above

09

Have you worked in any of the following settings? Select all that apply.

• Animal shelter
• Animal control
• Veterinary hospital/clinic
• Kennel or boarding facility
• Pet daycare
• Grooming facility
• Rescue organization
• Other animal-care setting
• None of the above

10

Which best describes your interest in working as a Kennel Attendant?

• I have professional animal-care experience and am seeking to continue my career in animal services.
• I have volunteer, internship, or educational experience with animals.
• I have personal experience caring for animals and want to pursue professional animal-care work.
• I am interested in gaining experience in the animal-care field.

11

Are you willing to work a schedule that may include weekends, holidays, evenings, or early mornings, depending on operational needs?

• Yes
• No
• Yes, with some scheduling limitations

12

Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

13

Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation, and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

Required Question

Employer City of Redlands

Address 35 Cajon St

Redlands, California, 92373

Phone 909 798 7514

Website http://www.cityofredlands.org