Doggy Day Camp Kennel Assistant - Energetic Pet Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off (including sick time)

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates, Inc. (NVA) invites you to join Camp May as a Kennel Assistant in Northport, AL. This part-time role supports our doggy day camp with canine care, play, and hospital-area duties in a busy, outdoor setting on a hill.

You’ll help feed, exercise, bathe, and supervise dogs, handle medications as directed, and assist with transfers between facilities. Flexible 2–3 day schedules and morning/early afternoon shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with animals is strongly preferred.
• Comfort 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.

Responsibilities

• Care for and play with a large number of dogs in group settings and monitor play 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.
• Bathe and trim nails for pets on request by owners.
• Exercise dogs and monitor safe group play in the outdoor camp area.
• Transfer animals between facilities when needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Dog behavior understanding

Reliability

Physical stamina

Job description

National Veterinary Associates, Inc. (NVA) invites you to join Camp May as a Kennel Assistant in Northport, AL. This part-time role supports our doggy day camp with canine care, play, and hospital-area duties in a busy, outdoor setting on a hill.

You’ll help feed, exercise, bathe, and supervise dogs, handle medications as directed, and assist with transfers between facilities. Flexible 2–3 day schedules and morning/early afternoon shifts are available.