Lead Animal Care Attendant (Career Opportunity)

Destination Pet•Cary, NC

About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring a Lead Animal Care Attendant to guide daily animal-care operations during assigned shifts. The role works alongside Animal Care Attendants to provide safe, clean, attentive care for pet guests and to support the team through coaching and training. Duties include monitoring pets’ health and safety, feeding and watering them, administering or overseeing medications and special-needs care, bathing and brushing pets, and maintaining a clean and comfortable facility. The position requires previous animal-care work experience and a high school diploma. Full-time benefits include health benefits, a 401(k), and discounted pet insurance. Pay starts at $16 per hour, depending on experience, plus tips. Earned wages can be accessed through DailyPay.

Requirements

Previous work experience in animal care.
High school diploma.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and handle leashed dogs during most of a 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.
Confidence guiding and supporting teammates.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned shifts by coaching and guiding staff and setting expectations for pet care.
Work with Animal Care Attendants to maintain 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 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.