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Job Description
Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF MAY 11, 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
- 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.
The list generated from this recruitment will be used to full both full-time (40 hours each week) and part-time (20 hours each week), benefited positions. 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.
Education and Experience Required
Education and Experience Required
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate AND three months of experience in a 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 (note: private ownership of animals is not considered qualifying experience).
Closing Date/Time: 5/8/2026 8:00 AM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Nevada
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Nestled into the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Nevada County is known as the heart of the “Gold Country.” Nevada County is known to provide its residents with a great quality of life.
The economy is well supported by a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, retail, technology, agriculture, construction and health services.
Nevada County has an above-average high school graduation rate, accessibility to traditional, charter and private schools, and higher-level education at two local Sierra College campuses.
Infrastructure projects such as the broadband initiative and library technology center offer opportunities for viable expansion while maintaining a small-town feel. The Gold Country is often a recommended tourist destination and stands out for its rich history, museums, and quaint Victorian architecture coupled with an assortment of outdoor, arts, and cultural activities offered yearround.
Residents and visitors enjoy Nevada County’s historic foothill towns nestled amidst pristine rivers, picturesque forests and the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nevada County offers a rural, small-town lifestyle, while still being located within a convenient distance from urban centers in Sacramento, the Bay Area and Reno.
Weather:
The weather of Nevada County is another valued feature of the area. Residents enjoy a long, warm sunny season while experiencing color changes in the fall with cool, occasionally snowy winters. Summer temperatures are typically mild, with average highs near 85 degrees in July. Rain in January typically averages ten inches per year and the highest elevations receive an annual average of 206 inches of snow.
Recreation:
Scenic trails, alpine lakes, the Yuba River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains all support numerous recreation activities, including skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting and backpacking. With a calendar packed with street fairs, festivals, art exhibits, local theater and children’s activities, visitors and locals can experience small-town life without having to forgo indulgence in pleasures more typical of an urban setting.
Arts and Culture:
Nevada County is a creative hotspot in the Sierra Nevada, offering an array of experiences, including concerts, film festivals, street fairs, dance performances, poetry readings, studio tours and galleries. The county also has numerous venues for performing arts, many of which are historic settings. The arts have a large economic impact, which has become a vital component to life in Nevada County.
We strive to be an employer of choice through active engagement with employees, development of programs that both support employees and align with Board of Supervisors' strategy, and the creation of a culture that fosters innovation.
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