VCA Pahle Animal Hospital is seeking a part-time KennelAssistant/Day Camp Counselor to join our compassionate and dedicated team! If you love animals, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in providing excellent care, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our boarding and day camp facility operates 365 days a year, providing a safe, clean, and loving environment for our patients while their families are away. We are looking for reliable, dependable, and punctual individuals who are excited to be part of a team that truly cares.

Position Details

Status: Part-time (20-25+ hours per week)

Schedule: Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays

Starting Pay: $15/hour

Key Responsibilities

Provide daily care for boarding dogs and cats

Safely walk and supervise dogs

Feed dogs and cats according to individual instructions

Check animals in and out of the boarding facility

Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized facility through daily cleaning tasks

Monitor pets for changes in behavior or health and report concerns to leadership

Support a positive, low-stress environment for pets and clients alike

Assist with dog day camp activities, as needed

Ideal Candidate

Has a genuine passion for animal care and welfare

Is dependable, responsible, and detail-oriented

Works well both independently and as part of a team

Comfortable handling dogs of various sizes and temperaments

Boarding, kennel, or dog day camp experience is a plus—but not required

Willing to learn, motivated, and brings a positive attitude to every shift

What We Offer

Competitive pay

Generous personal pet care discounts

Paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Ongoing training and opportunities for growth within the VCA network

A supportive team culture where your work truly makes a difference

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can care for animals every day and grow with a respected veterinary organization, we encourage you to apply!

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.