Pet Care Technician Jobs

About The Opportunity

Camp Counselors will contribute to our mission by proving the best experience to our Campers and Pet Parents. Camp Counselors are responsible for maintaining a safe and clean environment for all dogs, proactively managing their health & behavior, and making sure that each Camper has such a great time at Camp, they tell their parents about it when they get home! You will be a great fit for our pack if you love dogs, being a part of a close-knit team, and have a genuine desire to care for and serve others.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor dogs in play areas, maintain a clean environment and manage dog behavior
• Communicate effectively and work in a team environment
• Feed dogs and administer medications
• Engage in one-on-one Enrichment services with the Campers. Play fetch, run sniff & seek activities, and snuggle sessions!
• Perform bathing and grooming services including baths, nail trimmings, ear cleanings, etc.
• Clean and maintain kennel, play and common areas
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment for Campers
• Provide excellent customer service when assisting Front Desk during check-in and check-out
• Care for dogs of all breeds and sizes

A Strong Candidate Will Have

• Flexible availability
• Authorized to work in the United States
• A genuine love for dogs
• Time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• At least 18 years of age or older

Physical Requirements

• Ability to squat and kneel
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to reach overhead
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
• Ability to lift or carry 40+ lbs.
• Ability to push or pull up to 40+ lbs.
• Ability to control and withstand resistance from dogs of all sizes on leash
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate verbally

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Range:
  • $14.56 - $16.85 hourly + tips
• $14.56 - $16.85 hourly + tips

• Job Type:
  • Part-Time (29 hours or less per week)
  • (Full-Time elligibility after first 90 days)
• (Full-Time elligibility after first 90 days)
• Part-Time (29 hours or less per week)

• 6 paid holidays
• Discounts through various partner and affiliate programs Certification in Pet First Aid & CPR
• FREE health resources
• Bring your dog to work with you!
• Our employees get to enjoy the following benefits:
  • Bring your dog to work with you!
  • 6 paid holidays
  • FREE vaccinations and discounted exam fees at at VCA home hospitals
  • Employee discount at Camp Bow Wow
  • Discounts through various partner and affiliate programs Certification in Pet First Aid & CPR
  • FREE health resources
• Employee discount at Camp Bow Wow
• FREE vaccinations and discounted exam fees at at VCA home hospitals

• Medical, dental and vision plans following 30 days employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K Retirement Plan eligibility through Fidelity following 60 days employment
• Full-Time employees get to enjoy the following benefits, in addition to those listed above:
  • Paid time off (up to 40hrs within first year; up to 80hrs after first year)
  • Medical, dental and vision plans following 30 days employment
  • 401K Retirement Plan eligibility through Fidelity following 60 days employment
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employer-paid Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Employer-paid Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Paid time off (up to 40hrs within first year; up to 80hrs after first year)

About Us

Camp Bow Wow® is North America’s largest pet care franchise and is a subsidiary of VCA, Inc, North America’s leading network of veterinary hospitals, specialty medicine, and post-graduate training. Camp Bow Wow has ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list for 10 consecutive years and was named to Denver Business Journal’s Top Workplaces in 2020. For over 20 years, we’ve proudly offered dogs a safe place to play while simultaneously providing socialization, exercise, and TLC from Certified Camp Counselors®. With over 200 locations, dogs visit a Camp Bow Wow more than 4.7 million times a year where they enjoy our premier doggy day care, boarding, grooming and training services. Join our “Houndquarters” team in Westminster, Colorado and be a part of creating a better world for pets while achieving our mission of Making Dogs Happy!

We are also committed to giving back to the communities we serve by helping sick and injured dogs in need through our Bow Wow Buddies Foundation®! Learn more about our charitable efforts by visiting www.bowwowbuddies.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Camp Bow Wow® is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Contact & Connect

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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