Animal Care Attendant

Destination Pet • Encinitas, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Destination Pet, a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. We are revolutionizing the pet industry and are looking for an Animal Care Attendant. This role is for individuals passionate about animals, ready to turn their love for them into a rewarding job. Destination Pet offers a community that lives to elevate the love and lives of pet families, providing services like day care, boarding, grooming, training, and veterinary services. The goal is to make pets feel at home and their humans feel at ease.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays required.
• Exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and "accidents" is part of the gig.
• Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift.
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
• Prior kennel or animal care experience is a plus, but if you're brand new and eager to learn—we want to meet you!
• A cool, calm, and professional demeanor.
• A willingness to get your hands dirty (literally).

Nice To Haves

• Prior kennel or animal care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Keeping pet enclosures and play areas spotless, safe, and sanitized.
• Serving up meals and fresh water.
• Monitoring the health, happiness, and poop of every pet guest.
• Reporting anything unusual to the General or Assistant Manager.
• Supervising playtime, tail-wagging, and the occasional game of fetch.
• Assisting with brushing and bath time.
• Handling laundry and belongings so every pet has clean snuggly stuff.
• Making tails wag.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Telehealth
• 401K
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed