Company Overview
At Camp Bow Wow®, we provide a fun, safe, and upscale environment for dogs to play, romp, and receive top-notch care. We are looking for passionate, hard-working animal lovers to join our team as Full-Time Kennel Attendants. If you love dogs and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
Job Summary
The Camp Counselor ( kennel Attendant ) is responsible for the daily care, feeding, and enrichment of our canine guests, as well as maintaining a clean and safe environment. This role requires managing large groups of dogs in play yards, monitoring behavior, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- Dog Handling & Supervision: Safely manage and monitor large groups of dogs of various breeds and sizes in open-play webcams/yards.
- Daily Care: Feed dogs according to specific owner instructions and administer medications accurately.
- Health & Safety: Monitor dogs for any signs of illness, stress, or injury, and report concerns immediately to the management team.
- Sanitation: Deep-clean and sanitize cabins, play yards, play equipment, and common areas according to strict Camp Bow Wow standards.
- Customer Service: Assist with checking dogs in and out, ensuring a welcoming and professional experience for pet parents.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: prior professional experience working in a kennel, dog daycare, veterinary clinic, or animal shelter preferred
- Certification:First Aid & CPR certification for dogs is required within 90 days of hire (certification resources will be provided).
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of dog body language, pack behavior, and safe handling techniques.
- Availability:This is a permanent full-time position requiring 35+ hours weekly. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays (as dogs need care 365 days a year).
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in both indoor and outdoor environments regardless of weather conditions.
- Traits: High level of responsibility, reliability, and a genuine love for animals.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Opportunities for career advancement within Camp Bow Wow.
- training on dog behavior, safety, and certification support.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
About Us
Must Love Dogs!!
Camp Bow Wow is the Premier Doggy Day and Overnight Camp. Our four-legged guests play with each other in the indoor and outdoor play areas.
All dogs must meet our requirements, pass our interview, and must be friendly towards people and other dogs.
Prior work experience with dogs is not required, and we will provide additional training you need.
Dogs can be dirty, expect them to get you dirty, too.
Responsibilities:
- You must have a high tolerance for barking. We take dogs of all types and sizes so be prepared to handle small and big dogs.
- Supervising dogs during playtime and managing their behavior.
- Picking up and cleaning up dog waste.
- Cleaning indoor and outdoor play areas, cabins/kennels, food bowls, cots, etc.
- Escorting dogs from play areas to and from cabins/kennels, lobby, and groom room.
- Feeding and watering dogs.
- First Aid and CPR for Dogs certification is required (must get certification within 60 days of employment).
We are looking for camp counselors who:
- Love dogs - Accept direction.
- Follow procedures and rules.
- Can work as a part of a team.
- Available to work full time during the morning shift (6:20am - 1:00 pm) or afternoon shift, (11:45 am - 7:00 pm).
- Are available to work Weekends and all Holidays.
- Are punctual and reliable, responsible and flexible with hours, and must be at work on time.
Potential employees can apply in person and do a walk-in interview Mondays- Saturdays from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm or the application can be mailed to:
Camp Bow Wow - Elmwood Park
53 Midland Avenue
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
The application can be faxed to 877-987-9007
If you have any questions, call 201-797-3647.
Please fill out an application on our website:
https://www.campbowwow.com/elmwood-park/about-us/careers/#~889V7d6
Job Types: Full-time.
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on prior experience
COVID-19 considerations:
Face coverings are optional.