Animal Care Attendant

Destination Pet, LLC • Cary, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking an Animal Care Attendant for Ruff Housing Cary. This role is for individuals passionate about animals, ready to provide best-in-show care, and contribute to a community that elevates the love and lives of pet families. The company offers a connected care network including daycare, boarding, grooming, training, and veterinary services. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role requiring availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate will have a love for animals, a calm demeanor, and a willingness to get their hands dirty to ensure pets are happy, healthy, and well-cared for.

Requirements

• A borderline-obsessive love for animals
• A cool, calm, and professional demeanor
• A willingness to get your hands dirty (literally)
• Ability 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
• Ability to be on feet for the duration of your shift
• Ability to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently

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 like a 5-star pet resort concierge
• Monitoring the health, happiness, and 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

What This Job Offers

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