Animal Care Attendant (Career Opportunities)

Destination Pet; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Discounted pet insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet is hiring an Animal Care Attendant for Dog Days. This on-your-feet role involves caring for dogs and other pets, feeding, supervising play, and sanitizing enclosures. You must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training and a passion for animals are essential for success.

Full-time position with benefits and opportunities to grow in a pet-care-focused environment across our network. DailyPay available and tips included.

Qualifications

• Love for animals and a passion for caring for pets.
• Kennel or animal care experience is a plus for this role.
• A cool, calm, and professional demeanor is essential, even during busy times.
• Willingness to get hands dirty and cover a range of tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Keep pet enclosures and play areas clean, safe, and sanitized.
• Serve meals and water to pets.
• Monitor health and happiness of guests; report any concerns.
• Oversee playtime and assist with brushing and baths.
• Handle laundry and keep belongings clean so pets have cozy spaces.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Love for Animals

Kennel Experience

Calm Professional Demeanor

Willingness to Get Hands Dirty

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’re currently sniffing out our next Animal Care Attendant at *Dog Days* Do you speak fluent “woof” or “meow”? Know the joy of puppy kisses and the chaos of a zoomie's session? If you're passionate about paws and ready to turn your love for animals into a rewarding job, we’ve got a tail-wagging opportunity for you.At Destination Pet, we’re not just another Pet/Vet care center—we’re a community that lives to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Since 2016, we’ve been serving up best-in-show care from coast to coast with day care, boarding, grooming, training, veterinary services, and more. Whether its belly rubs or brushing, our goal is simple: make pets feel at home and their humans feel at ease. Perks & Pay:Full Time Health Benefits, 401K and Discounted Pet InsurancePay starts at *$15.00**/hour DOE + tips***Access your earned wages anytime with **DailyPay.** What You Should Know:* This is an on-your-feet, hands-on, sometimes-sweaty kind of job.* Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs (golden retrievers don’t walk themselves to the tub).* Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays required pets don’t take days off.* Exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and, ahem, “accidents” is part of the gig.* Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift.* Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently Reporting To:General Manager What You Bring to the Table:* A borderline-obsessive love for animals. (We get it. We’re the same.)* Prior kennel or animal care experience is a plus, but if you're brand new and eager to learn—we want to meet you!* A cool, calm, and professional demeanor—even when a Great Dane steals your mop.* A willingness to get your hands dirty (literally). What You'll Be Doing (Besides Making Furry Friends for Life):* Keeping pet enclosures and play areas spotless, safe, and sanitized (because nobody likes a stinky litter box).* Serving up meals and fresh water like a 5-star pet resort concierge.* Monitoring the health, happiness, and, yes, poop of every pet guest—because details matter.* Reporting anything unusual to the General or Assistant Manager (you’ll be their eyes and ears).* Supervising playtime, tail-wagging, and the occasional game of fetch.* Assisting with brushing and bath time (rubber ducky optional).* Handling laundry and belongings so every pet has clean snuggly stuff.* Making tails wag. That’s the real goal here.* ***Other duties as assigned***