Lead Animal Care Attendant (Flexible Working Hours)

Destination Pet, LLC•Cary, NC

8d•$14 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking a Lead Animal Care Attendant to join their team at Pet Palace Cary. This role requires a confident, compassionate, and capable individual to help guide daily operations. Destination Pet 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 lift up to 40 lbs.
Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Willingness to be on feet most of the shift, including standing, walking, and climbing stairs.
Comfort with exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and pet accidents.
Ability to lead by example, scoop, scrub, and step in when needed.
Calm demeanor under pressure.
Confidence in guiding and supporting teammates.

Nice To Haves

Med administration experience.
CPR training (company can assist with this).

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 operations.
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.