Lead Animal Care Attendant (Career Opportunities)

Destination Pet•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Destination Pet, a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families through creative innovation. We are revolutionizing the pet industry and are looking for a Lead Animal Care Attendant to join our team at Deer Creek Animal Hospital. This role requires a confident, compassionate, and capable individual to guide daily operations. If you are passionate about pets and enjoy leading with both heart and hustle, this is the role for you. Destination Pet offers a community that lives to elevate the love and lives of pet families, providing services such as day care, boarding, grooming, training, and veterinary services since 2016.

Requirements

Previous work experience in animal care.
Ability to lead by example, whether scooping, scrubbing, or stepping in when needed.
Calm under pressure.
Confident in guiding and supporting teammates.
High school diploma.
Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, and handle leashed dogs for most of the shift.
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Willingness to work with cleaning supplies, pet hair, and "accidents".

Nice To Haves

Med administration experience.
CPR training (company can assist with this).
Med-savvy or CPR trained.

Responsibilities

Leading the pack during assigned shifts, coaching, guiding, and setting the tone for pet care excellence.
Working alongside Animal Care Attendants to ensure safety, cleanliness, and a positive environment for pets.
Training new hires on proper pet handling, procedures, and facility protocols.
Monitoring pet guests for health, safety, and reporting any concerns to management.
Serving food, fresh water, and providing daily care to all pet guests.
Overseeing medication administration and care for special needs guests.
Bathing and brushing pets.
Maintaining cleanliness and a pleasant environment within the facility.
Other duties as assigned.