Lead Animal Care Attendant (Career Opportunities)
About The Position
Destination Pet is hiring a Lead Animal Care Attendant at Animal Tender Pet Resort to help guide daily operations and deliver safe, attentive care to pet guests. The role leads assigned shifts, supports and coaches Animal Care Attendants, trains new hires, monitors pets’ health and safety, and helps maintain a clean and comfortable facility. Duties also include feeding and watering pets, providing daily care, overseeing medication and special-needs guests, and bathing and brushing dogs. The role reports concerns to the General or Assistant Manager and may include other duties as assigned. The position requires being on your feet for most of the shift, handling leashed dogs, and availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays. The work environment includes exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and animal accidents. Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Destination Pet lists full-time health benefits, a 401(k), discounted pet insurance, and access to earned wages through DailyPay. Pay starts at $15.00–$18.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus tips.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Previous work experience in animal care.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and handle leashed dogs for much of a shift.
- Confidence in guiding and supporting teammates.
- Calmness under pressure.
Nice To Haves
- Experience administering medication.
- CPR training.
Responsibilities
- Lead assigned shifts by coaching and guiding the team and setting expectations for pet care.
- Work alongside Animal Care Attendants to support pet safety and facility cleanliness.
- Train new hires on pet handling and workplace procedures.
- Monitor pet guests’ health and safety and report concerns to the General or Assistant Manager.
- Provide food, fresh water, and daily care to pet guests.
- Oversee medication and care for guests with special needs.
- Bathe and brush dogs.
- Help keep the facility clean and comfortable.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Full-time health benefits
- 401(k)
- Discounted pet insurance
- Access to earned wages through DailyPay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
