Kennel Assistant

Overview

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.

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
• 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

• 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

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

• 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

Apply today and become part of the Camp May team at May Veterinary Northridge—where happy, healthy pets are our priority!

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all.

At NVA, we re committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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.