Animal Care Attendant (Career Opportunity)

Destination Pet•Chicago, IL

16h

About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring an Animal Care Attendant at Bow Wow Lounge to provide hands-on care for pet guests. The role involves maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary enclosures and play areas; serving food and fresh water; monitoring pets’ health and well-being; supervising play; assisting with brushing and bathing; and handling laundry and pets’ belongings. This is a physically active position that requires standing and being on your feet throughout the shift, frequent walking and stair climbing, and lifting up to 40 pounds. The work includes exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and animal accidents. Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Prior kennel or animal care experience is a plus, and a minimum of one year of kennel experience is preferred. The position reports to the General Manager.

Requirements

A strong interest in and affection for animals.
A calm and professional demeanor.
Willingness to perform hands-on work and get dirty.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to remain on one's feet for the duration of the 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; a minimum of one year of kennel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

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