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
Care for dogs of all breeds and sizes
Monitor dogs in play areas, maintain a clean environment and manage dog behavior
Engage in one-on-one Enrichment services with the Campers. Play fetch, run sniff & seek activities, and snuggle sessions!
Clean and maintain kennel, play and common areas
Feed dogs and administer medications
Perform bathing and grooming services including baths, nail trimmings, ear cleanings, etc.
Communicate effectively and work in a team environment
Maintain a healthy and safe environment for Campers
Provide excellent customer service when assisting Front Desk during check-in and check-out
A Strong Candidate Will Have
A genuine love for dogs
Time management skills
Flexible availability
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
At least 18 years of age or older
Authorized to work in the United States
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift or carry 40+ lbs.
Ability to push or pull up to 40+ lbs.
Ability to reach overhead
Ability to reach at or below shoulder level
Ability to control and withstand resistance from dogs of all sizes on leash
Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time
Ability to squat and kneel
Ability to see, hear, and communicate verbally
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Range:
$13.25-$13.56 hourly + tips
Job Type:
Full-Time (30+ hours per week)
Part-Time (29 hours or less per week)
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
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
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
Have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Contact us via email at Careers@cbwcorp.co
CAMP BOW WOW Westminster
7577 W 103rd Ave Westminster CO 80021 suite 200
campbowwow.com/westminster
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At VCA we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and want to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled.
