Camp Counselor (Kennel Technician/Day Care Attendant)

Camp Bow Wow; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee discounts

Bring your dog to work

Job summary

Camp Bow Wow Houston Greater Heights location is seeking a Camp Counselor to support animal care, supervise dog groups, and maintain a clean facility. Your role prioritizes the care and safety of campers, delivering friendly service to pet parents throughout shifts.

You will assist in canine care, cleaning, and daily operations while upholding safety protocols and a positive, energetic team environment. Previous dog-care experience is helpful, with a strong work ethic required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Stand/walk for entire shift; comfortable around dogs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise health and behavior of groups of dogs; ensure they have fun safely.
• Assist in canine care and deep cleaning of play yards and boarding cabins.
• Feed and provide general care for a large volume of dogs.
• Demonstrate strong team communication and leadership.
• Provide professional, friendly customer service with pet parents.

Skills

Dog care

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Must Love Dogs!

Houston Greater Heights Location!

Camp Bow Wow is North America's premier provider of doggy day care, overnight boarding, and grooming services. When you bring your pup to Camp Bow Wow's state-of-the-art facilities you can be sure your furry friend is in the best hands! Over 6.5M happy dogs are served by Camp Bow Wow’s values: Premier, Extraordinary care, Totally fun, Service-focused-while achieving the vision of Happy Healthy Pets, Happy Healthy People! We are also committed to improving the quality of life for pets all over the world!

About the Job:

A Camp Counselor assists with animal care, play yard monitoring, and keeping our beautiful facility clean! The care of Campers is the #1 priority.

Responsibilities:

• Active supervision of the health and the behavior of groups of dogs; they’re here to be active and have fun with you and each other!
• Assisting in canine care. Deep cleaning of doggy play yards and boarding cabins.
• Responsible for the feeding and general care of a large volume of dogs.
• Demonstrates solid team communication and leadership skills.
• Customer Service - having professional and happy conversations with pet parents during peak times.
• A positive and energetic attitude is a must!
• Maintains a clean and safe environment, following defined daily cleaning and safety protocols.
• Must be able to work at a quick and efficient pace.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred (18 years or older).
• Able to comfortably lift up to 50lbs if needed.
• Able to comfortably stand/walk for an entire shift.
• Must be comfortable monitoring up to 25 dogs at a time.
• Flexible availability of 30-40 hours per week.
• Holiday & weekend availability required.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and employee discounts!
• Bring your pup to work with you (one dog per scheduled shift; all dogs must successfully complete their Interview Day before attending Camp).
• Increased pay during major holidays.
• Staff dogs can be bathed for free when not working.
• Boarding and Day Camp discounts during non-peak times.
• A dynamic, positive work environment where you can be part of a team!