Animal Care Attendant

Destination Pet, LLC • Onalaska, WI

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About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring an Animal Care Attendant at Pet Me Scratch Me Onalaska. The role involves hands-on animal care in a pet care center, helping pets feel safe and comfortable while supporting their families. The work is physically active and may involve exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and animal accidents. The attendant reports to the General Manager.

Requirements

• A strong love for animals.
• A cool, calm, and professional demeanor.
• Willingness to do hands-on work and get dirty.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to remain on one’s feet for the duration of a shift.
• Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs frequently.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior kennel or animal care experience; applicants who are new to the field but eager to learn are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Keep pet enclosures and play areas clean, safe, and sanitized.
• Serve meals and provide fresh water to pets.
• Monitor each pet guest’s health and wellbeing, including observing elimination, and report unusual findings to the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Supervise pets during playtime and activities such as fetch.
• Assist with brushing and bathing pets.
• Handle laundry and pets’ belongings to ensure they are clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits for full-time employees
• 401(k)
• Discounted pet insurance
• Access to earned wages through DailyPay

What This Job Offers

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