Animal Care Attendant

Destination Pet, LLC • Pittsburgh, PA

19h • 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. Since 2016, they have been providing best-in-show care including day care, boarding, grooming, training, and veterinary services. The company aims to make pets feel at home and their humans feel at ease by connecting experts to offer proactive, convenient, and personalized advice and care. They are seeking an Animal Care Attendant at Pet Palace Resort who is passionate about animals and ready to turn that love into a rewarding job.

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)
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays required
• 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 is a plus
• Eager to learn (if brand new)

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, yes, 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

• Telehealth
• 401K
• Pet Insurance
• Pay starts at $12.00-$14.00/hour DOE + tips

What This Job Offers

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