We are expanding our staff!
Kennel Staff
The Ruff Ranch is the leading dog boarding, daycare and training facility on the Central Coast in beautiful Santa Ynez. We are currently looking for reliable, hard-working staff members that enjoy working with dogs to join our Kennel Staff team.
We are looking for people of any age who are:
- Comfortable and confident working with dogs of all sizes and temperaments
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Able to stand on your feet for long periods of time outdoors
- Experienced as an animal caretaker, kennel assistant, dog daycare attendant, veterinary assistant, dog walker or pet sitter
- Strong problem solvers and great communicators
- Be versatile as tasks may vary day by day
- Works great in a team environment
- Positive and highly motivated
- Flexible in scheduling and available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
- Ability to pass a criminal background test.
- Ability to pass a drug test
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be punctual
Job responsibilities include:
- Manage a yard full of dogs outside in all weather conditions
- Safely and compassionately care for 15-30 dogs per day
- Comfortable handling dogs of all sizes and breeds
- Comfortable handling dogs of all different behavioral and play styles
- Prepare meals for dogs per owners feeding instructions
- Clean up after dogs in the yards, sanitize kennels and crates, wash bowls, and a variety of other cleaning tasks
- Comfortable administering oral medications to some dogs as directed by owners
- Comfortable using computer software to check in or check out dogs at the front desk
- Comfortable working in a team environment
- Work with fellow staff members to ensure the very best customer service for our dogs and their owners
- Dependable, trustworthy, and show up for shifts on time!
- EXTRA PERKS:
- *Quarterly Good Attendance Award up to $200 per quarter
- *Monthy Productivity Bonus up to $200 per month
- *Quarterly Values based Award , $100 Amazon gift card and 1 paid day off
- *Team member discounts on all retail items and discounts on dog boarding/daycare for your own dog
Please send your resume telling us why you would be a great fit for this position. We look forward to speaking with you!
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote and/or socially distanced interview process to begin
- Personal protective equipment provided
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Shift times: 7:30a-4:30p and 8:30a-5:30p
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Day range:
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Work setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Santa Ynez, CA 93460: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Dog handling: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person