Animal Care Attendant

Destination Pet, LLC • Elgin, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is a national network of pet care professionals offering services like day care, boarding, grooming, training, and veterinary services. They are seeking an Animal Care Attendant for their Kennel Care facility. This role is for individuals passionate about animals, ready to provide hands-on care, and contribute to a community focused on elevating the love and lives of pet families. The position involves ensuring the well-being, cleanliness, and happiness of pet guests in a dynamic, sometimes messy, environment.

Requirements

• A borderline-obsessive love for animals
• A cool, calm, and professional demeanor
• A willingness to get your hands dirty
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays required
• Ability to be on feet for the duration of your shift
• Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently

Nice To Haves

• Prior kennel or animal care experience

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

• 401K
• Pay starts at $12.00-$13.00/hour DOE + tips

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees