Kennel Assistant (Camp Counselor)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Care for and play with a large number of dogs in group settings, monitoring play behavior to ensure safety and fun
• 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
• Clean, disinfect, and sanitize kennels, play yards, animal rooms, and hospital areas
• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

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