Boarding Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals•West Allis, WI

1d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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