Lead Animal Care Attendant
About The Position
Destination Pet is hiring a Lead Animal Care Attendant at Bow Chicka Wow Town to help guide daily operations and provide excellent care for pet guests. The role involves leading assigned shifts, coaching teammates, supporting safe and clean animal care, and helping create a welcoming experience for pets and their families. The attendant cares for guests by providing food, water, medication oversight, and other daily needs; monitoring their health and safety; and reporting concerns to the General Manager or Assistant Manager. The role also includes bathing and brushing pets, maintaining a clean facility, and training new hires in pet handling and procedures. This is a full-time position with 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. The position requires availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays, and involves being on your feet, handling leashed dogs, lifting up to 40 pounds, and exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and animal accidents.
Requirements
- Previous work experience in animal care.
- High school diploma.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and handle leashed dogs during shifts.
- Ability to work around cleaning supplies, pet hair, and animal accidents.
- 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 team members and setting standards for pet care.
- Work alongside 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 pets.
- Keep the facility clean and comfortable.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health benefits for full-time employees.
- 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
