Doggy Day Camp Counselor (Kennel Assistant)

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Northport (AL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

May Veterinary Northridge in Northport, AL seeks a Kennel Assistant for Camp May, our doggy day camp program, to provide safe, enriching care for many dogs and support hospital operations.

Responsibilities include supervising group play, cleaning kennels, feeding and medicating boarded animals, restraining when needed, nails and baths, and transfers between facilities; part-time, and shifts run 7:00–5:30, 7:00–12:00, or 12:00–5:30, with every other weekend.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals is strongly preferred.
• Comfort around dogs of all sizes and good understanding of animal behavior.
• Reliability and compassion for pets and their owners.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment.

Responsibilities

• Care for and play with dogs in group settings, monitoring play behavior for safety and fun.
• Clean, disinfect, and sanitize kennels, play yards, animal rooms, and hospital areas.
• Feed and water boarding and hospitalized pets on schedule.
• Administer medications to boarding and hospitalized animals as directed.
• Safely control and restrain animals when needed.
• Exercise dogs and monitor safe group play in outdoor Camp May area.

Skills

Animal handling

Dog behavior understanding

Reliability

Compassion

Job description

Hospital Name: May Veterinary Clinic Northridge

Job Type: Support Staff

Description & Requirements

Kennel Assistant – Doggy Day Camp (Camp May)

May Veterinary Northridge, 6030 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473

Join Our Team at Camp May!

May Veterinary Northridge has been providing compassionate veterinary care for over 60 years, and we’re proud to extend that same care to our canine guests through Camp May, our fun and engaging doggy day camp program. We are seeking a Kennel Assistant to join our team and help us provide safe, enriching experiences for pets while supporting our hospital operations.

About the Role:

• Care for and play with a large number of dogs in group settings, monitoring play behavior to ensure safety and fun
• Clean, disinfect, and sanitize kennels, play yards, animal rooms, and hospital areas
• Feed and water boarding and hospitalized pets on schedule
• Administer medications to boarding and hospitalized animals (as directed)
• Safely control and restrain animals when needed
• Bathe and trim nails for pets as requested by owners
• Exercise dogs and monitor safe group play in our outdoor camp area (note: Camp May is on a hill, so this is an active, physical role)
• Transfer animals between facilities when needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with animals is strongly preferred
• Comfort and confidence around dogs of all sizes, with a solid understanding of animal behavior
• Reliability and compassion for both pets and their owners
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment

Pay & Schedule:

• Part-time opportunities available
• $10–$14/hour (based on experience)
• Must be available 2–3 days per week, 7:00 am-5:30 pm, 7:00 am-12:00 pm, or 12:00 pm-5:30 pm
• Every other weekend availability required

Why Join May Veterinary Northridge?

• A fun and collaborative team that truly enjoys what they do
• The opportunity to work hands-on with pets every day
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• A hospital with a strong reputation in the community for over 60 years