Overnight Animal Care Attendant (Flexible Working Hours)

Destination Pet•Santa Monica, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is hiring an Overnight Animal Care Attendant at Rover Kennels in Santa Monica. The role involves hands-on care for animal guests, including maintaining clean and safe spaces, providing food and water, monitoring pets, supervising play, and assisting with grooming and laundry. The work is physically active and includes exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and animal accidents. The position requires availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays. Pay starts at $18.47 per hour, depending on experience, plus tips. Employees can access earned wages through DailyPay.

Requirements

A strong love for animals.
A calm and professional demeanor.
Willingness to perform hands-on work and get dirty.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to remain on one’s feet for the duration of the shift.
Ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs frequently.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Prior kennel or animal care experience.

Responsibilities

Keep pet enclosures and play areas clean, safe, and sanitized.
Serve meals and provide fresh water to animal guests.
Monitor each pet guest’s health and well-being, including waste, and report anything unusual to the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
Supervise pets during playtime.
Assist with brushing and bathing.
Handle laundry and pets’ belongings.
Perform other duties as assigned.