Lead Animal Care Attendant (Career Opportunities)

Destination Pet, LLC•Denver, CO

About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring a Lead Animal Care Attendant at Canine Fitness and Fun Center. This role leads assigned shifts and supports the daily delivery of safe, clean, compassionate care for pet guests. The Lead works alongside Animal Care Attendants, guides and trains team members, monitors animal health and safety, and helps ensure the facility remains clean and comfortable. The work includes feeding and watering pets, administering or overseeing medications and special-needs care, and bathing and brushing dogs. The position involves being on your feet for much of the shift, handling leashed dogs, exposure to cleaning supplies and pet hair, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Previous work experience in animal care.
Availability 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.
Ability to work around cleaning supplies, pet hair, and animal accidents.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering medications.
CPR training.
Calmness under pressure and confidence guiding and supporting teammates.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned shifts by coaching and guiding the team and setting expectations for excellent pet care.
Work with Animal Care Attendants to maintain pet safety and facility cleanliness.
Train new hires in proper pet handling and workplace 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 medications and care for guests with special needs.
Bathe and brush dogs.
Keep the facility clean and comfortable.
Perform other duties as assigned.