Animal Care Attendant (Flexible Working Hours)

Destination Pet•Selma, TX

14d

About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring an Animal Care Attendant at Bluebonnet Bunk'N Biscuit. The role involves hands-on care for pets in a pet care facility, including maintaining safe and sanitary enclosures and play areas, feeding and providing fresh water, monitoring pets’ health and behavior, supervising play, and assisting with brushing and bathing. The attendant also handles laundry and pets’ belongings and reports unusual observations to the General Manager or Assistant Manager. This is a physically active position that requires being on your feet throughout the shift and exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and animal accidents. Availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays is required. Pay starts at $15.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus tips. Prior kennel or animal care experience is a plus, but candidates new to the field who are eager to learn are welcome.

Requirements

A strong love 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 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.

Responsibilities

Keep pet enclosures and play areas clean, safe, and sanitized.
Serve meals and provide fresh water to pets.
Monitor the health and well-being of pet guests, including observing their behavior and waste.
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.