• Applicants should be comfortable humanely handling all types of dogs.
• You should be able to lift 50 lbs. and expect to be physically active for your entire shift.
• You should be able to work equally well either independently or as a team.
• Along with a strong work ethic and physical stamina, please be responsible, honest, patient, and prompt; possess good written and verbal communication skills, a sense of humor, and most importantly, a positive attitude.

• Typical responsibilities may include supervising playtimes, feeding meals, administering medications, potty walks, cleaning nap rooms, washing dishes, light grooming, etc.
• General cleaning and maintenance chores will be assigned daily. This is an enjoyable job with animals but the staff is not here just to pet puppies; there is noisy barking, flying hair, dirty paws, and very physical work involved.

• What is your availability? (Days, Hours, and Seasonal Flexibility).
• Beyond having a pet dog, please describe your experience with dogs.
• Please describe the most physically challenging job you have had.
• What frustrates you in a work environment?
• What was your favorite job in the past and why?
• Why do you want to work at Camp K-9 of Marin?

Camp K-9 of Marin was founded in 2003 with the vision to provide a safe and engaging environment for all of our canine friends. We have a true appreciation for the unique qualities of Marin that make dog ownership such a natural complement to living in this area. Perhaps this explains why Marin County has the highest per capita dog ownership ratio in the United States!