Animal Care Attendant

Destination Pet, LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to revolutionizing the pet industry as an Animal Care Attendant. In this role, you will support the mission of providing exceptional care for pets, ensuring cleanliness and well-being in a vibrant environment. Your responsibilities will include sanitizing enclosures, monitoring pet health, and assisting with grooming. This is an exciting opportunity for pet enthusiasts looking to make a difference in the lives of animals and their families. If you love pets and want to be part of a passionate team, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be a pet fanatic and display a professional manner.
• Entry level role; experience in animal care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize pet enclosures and ensure pets have clean bedding and water.
• Monitor pet guests for safety and well-being throughout the day.
• Assist with bathing and brushing of canine guests as needed.

Skills

Animal care

Sanitation practices

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

College education

Job description

Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

We are looking to add an Animal Care Attendant to our team at Pet Palace Cleveland!

CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to):

• Supports Mission, Vision and Values of Destination Pet.
• Sanitizes/disinfects pet enclosures and general boarding areas.
• Provides clean bedding and ensures pet guests have clean water at all times.
• Makes sure that each pet receives the correct type and quantity of food for each meal and maintains cleanliness of food prep areas.
• Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet guest; brings concerns to the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Visually checks pet guests for safety and well-being throughout the day.
• May be required to supervise group play for dogs and/or individual activities for pet guests.
• May be required to assist with bathing and brushing of canine guests.
• Checks and picks up excrement from enclosures and other areas as needed throughout the day.
• Monitors pet belongings; cleans belongings as needed; assures the return of pet belongings to owners. Carries pet belongings to storage area, front desk or to assist customers, as needed.
• Performs daily laundering of pet bedding and towels.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a pet fanatic – pets are part of our family!
• Professional animal care/kennel experience preferred.
• Displays a professional manner at all times.
• Entry Level role. High school/ College/ Teenagers 16+ encouraged to apply.

Physical:

• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift.
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
• Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.

REPORTS TO: General Manager

PAY: $11.50 - $12.00/hour DOE.