Lead Animal Care Attendant (Flexible Working Hours)

Destination Pet, LLC•Pittsburgh, PA

44d•$14 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a Lead Animal Care Attendant for their Pet Palace Pittsburgh location. This role requires a confident, compassionate, and capable individual to help guide daily operations. The company is a community focused on elevating the love and lives of pet families, offering services such as day care, boarding, grooming, training, and veterinary services. Their goal is to make pets feel at home and their humans feel at ease.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Previous work experience in animal care.
Ability to lead by example.
Calm demeanor under pressure.
Confidence in guiding and supporting teammates.
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays required.
Willingness to work with cleaning supplies, pet hair, and "accidents".

Nice To Haves

Med administration experience.
CPR training is a big plus (company can assist with training).

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.
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 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.