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How much do entry level kennel manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level kennel manager in the United States is $17.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Kennel Manager vs Kennel Attendant?

AspectEntry Level Kennel ManagerKennel Attendant
ResponsibilitiesOversees kennel operations, manages staff, ensures animal care standardsPerforms cleaning, feeding, and basic animal care tasks
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; animal care experience; sometimes certifications in pet first aidHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentKennel facilities, supervising staff, interacting with clientsKennel or shelter environment, primarily cleaning and feeding
Typical EmployerAnimal shelters, pet boarding facilities, kennels

While both roles involve caring for animals, an Entry Level Kennel Manager typically supervises staff and manages kennel operations, requiring some experience and certifications. In contrast, a Kennel Attendant focuses on daily animal care tasks with less responsibility and supervision. The manager role offers more leadership opportunities, whereas the attendant role is more hands-on and task-focused.

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Pet Hotel - Overnight Attendant - Santa Clara

Pet Hotel - Overnight Attendant - Santa Clara

Wag Hotels, Inc.

Santa Clara, CA

$19.70 - $21.70/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago

Wag Hotels rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

21st of 38 rated pet care providers

Job description

We are seeking hard-working, self-motivated, and passionate dog lovers to join our professional team!! As an Overnight Team Member, you will be responsible for providing the highest quality of care to all our four-legged guests! Using a combination of state-of-the-art equipment and eco-friendly chemicals, you will be responsible for maintaining industry-leading cleaning and sanitizing standards. Additionally, you will ensure all our guests receive meals, medications, and love! We offer a friendly, welcoming, work environment and a strong team of passionate dog lovers! We are seeking reliable individuals that have a positive attitude, good work ethic, and a willingness to roll up the sleeves and get dirty!

This is an entry-level position, with an opportunity for growth! It requires comfort with all sizes and breeds of dogs. The position is physically demanding and requires you to be on your feet for long periods of time. Our overnight team members play a crucial role in our hotel operations. Each night, you will be responsible for ensuring the facility is clean and ready for the next day's operational routine. You will be cleaning dishes, doing the laundry, and cleaning and sanitizing boarding rooms. Additionally, you will ensure all our guests are in the correct rooms and accounted for.

Because we are a 24-hour facility, this position also requires cross-training in our customer service department. You will also be responsible for providing the highest quality of customer service, maintaining open lines of communication between departments and clients, and cultivating medical and behavioral records of all guests using our online database. In addition, you would be managing guest check-ins/check-outs, processing online reservations, and responding to all client inquiries via email, over the phone, or face to face. A successful candidate will be a significant dog lover, pay excellent attention to detail, set and maintain high standards for sanitation and cleanliness, have the exceptional ability to multitask, time manage, and adapt to change.

Part-time Employee Benefits Include:

- Free daycare for your dog after your first 30 days

- Two weeks of free boarding for your dog or cat (during non-peak periods)

- 30% discount on all retail

- Health Benefits through 'Lemonaid'

- Paid sick leave

- Retirement Savings Program through CalSavers

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age!
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Must be able to work holidays and weekends (Please do not apply if you are unable to work on holidays).
  • Computer literacy (Word, Excel, email, etc)
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds, and personality types
  • Experience working or volunteering in either kennel, shelter, rescue, or veterinary facility is preferred

Wag Hotels provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $19.20 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our staff and clients as safe as possible we provide masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer to our staff. We also require a temperature check and self-evaluation at the beginning of each shift.


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