Lead Animal Care Attendant

Destination Pet•Warwick, RI

About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring a Lead Animal Care Attendant at Bow Chicka Wow Town to help guide daily operations and provide attentive care to pet guests. The position leads assigned shifts, supports and coaches Animal Care Attendants, trains new hires, and helps maintain a safe, clean, welcoming environment for pets and their families. The role includes feeding and watering pets, providing daily care, monitoring health and safety, overseeing medication and special-needs care, and bathing and brushing dogs. Full-time benefits include health benefits, a 401(k), discounted pet insurance, and access to earned wages through DailyPay. Pay starts at $18.00–$19.00 per hour depending on experience, plus tips.

Requirements

Previous work experience in animal care.
High school diploma.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and handle leashed dogs during most of the shift.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Comfort working around cleaning supplies, pet hair, and animal accidents.
Calmness under pressure and ability to lead by example.
Ability to guide and support teammates.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering medication.
CPR training.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned shifts, coach and guide team members, and set expectations for excellent pet care.
Work alongside Animal Care Attendants to ensure pet safety, cleanliness, and quality care.
Train new hires in proper pet handling and procedures.
Monitor pet guests’ health and safety and report concerns to the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
Provide food, fresh water, and daily care to pet guests.
Oversee medication administration and care for pets with special needs.
Bathe and brush dogs.
Maintain a clean and comfortable facility.
Perform other duties as assigned.