Animal Care Attendant (Flexible Working Hours)
About The Position
Destination Pet is hiring an Animal Care Attendant at Holiday Pet Hotel to provide hands-on care for pets in a boarding and care environment. The role involves maintaining clean, safe, and sanitized enclosures and play areas; providing meals and fresh water; monitoring pets’ health and behavior; supervising playtime; and assisting with brushing, bathing, laundry, and pet belongings. The work is physically active and includes exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and animal accidents. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required. Prior kennel or animal care experience is a plus, but candidates who are new to the field and eager to learn are welcome. The position reports to the General Manager.
Requirements
- A strong love for animals.
- A calm and professional demeanor.
- Willingness to perform hands-on, physically active work, including getting dirty.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to remain on their 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.
Responsibilities
- Keep pet enclosures and play areas clean, safe, and sanitized.
- Provide meals and fresh water to pets.
- Monitor each pet guest’s health and well-being and report anything unusual to the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
- Supervise pets during playtime.
- Assist with brushing and bathing.
- Handle laundry and pets’ belongings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Telehealth
- 401(k)
- Pet insurance
- Tips
- Access to earned wages through DailyPay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
