Kennel Assistant (Camp Counselor)

May Veterinary Clinic Northridge.; 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

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:

As a Kennel Assistant for Camp May, you will:

• 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?

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

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

• NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.
• The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.
• For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.