Animal Care Attendant (Flexible Working Hours)

Destination Pet, LLC • Providence, RI

11d • $16 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking an Animal Care Attendant to join their team at The Barking Lot. This role involves providing care for pets, ensuring their enclosures and play areas are clean and safe, serving meals, monitoring their health, supervising playtime, and assisting with grooming tasks. The company emphasizes a passion for animals and a commitment to elevating the lives of pet families through comprehensive care services including day care, boarding, grooming, training, and veterinary services.

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 not required if eager to learn.
• A cool, calm, and professional demeanor.
• A willingness to get your hands dirty.

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 behavior of every pet guest.
• Reporting anything unusual to the General or Assistant Manager.
• Supervising playtime and activities.
• Assisting with brushing and bath time.
• Handling laundry and belongings.
• Making tails wag.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Telehealth
• 401K
• Pet Insurance
• Access to earned wages anytime with DailyPay

What This Job Offers

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