Animal Care Attendant (Flexible Working Hours)

Destination Pet•Cleveland, OH

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring an Animal Care Attendant at Pet Palace Cleveland to care for pets in its pet care center. The role involves hands-on work in an active environment, including cleaning, feeding, monitoring, supervising, and assisting with grooming-related care. Shifts are scheduled from 6:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with weekend availability required. The position requires availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Pay starts at $12.00–$14.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus tips. Employees can access earned wages through DailyPay. The work is physically demanding and involves being on your feet for the duration of a shift, frequently standing, walking, and climbing stairs, and lifting up to 40 pounds. The role includes exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and animal accidents. Destination Pet states that it provides equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; weekend availability is required.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to remain on your feet for the duration of a shift and frequently stand, walk, and climb stairs.
Willingness to work hands-on in an environment involving cleaning supplies, pet hair, and animal accidents.
A calm and professional demeanor.
A strong love of animals and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Prior kennel or animal care experience.

Responsibilities

Keep pet enclosures and play areas clean, safe, and sanitized.
Serve meals and provide fresh water to pets.
Monitor the health and wellbeing of each pet guest and report anything unusual to the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
Supervise pets during playtime and activities.
Assist with brushing and bath time.
Handle laundry and pets’ belongings to keep them clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.