Animal Care Attendant

Destination Pet, LLC • Brinklow, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is a national network of pet-obsessed professionals dedicated to elevating the love and lives of pet families through total pet care, including day care, boarding, grooming, training, and veterinary services. The Animal Care Attendant at Rivermist Pet Lodge is a rewarding, hands-on role for individuals passionate about animals. The primary goal is to ensure pets feel at home and their humans feel at ease by providing best-in-show care.

Requirements

• A borderline-obsessive love for animals
• A cool, calm, and professional demeanor—even when a Great Dane steals your mop
• A willingness to get your hands dirty (literally)
• Ability to be on your feet, hands-on, sometimes-sweaty kind of job
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays required
• Comfortable with exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and “accidents”
• Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift
• Must be able 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 like a 5-star pet resort concierge
• 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

• Full-time Health Benefits
• 401k
• Discounted Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees