Lead Animal Care Attendant

Destination Pet LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a passionate team dedicated to elevating the lives of pet families as a Lead Animal Care Attendant. In this role, you will ensure the well-being of our furry guests by maintaining clean environments, providing proper care, and building relationships with both pets and their owners. This is an opportunity to work in a vibrant and supportive atmosphere where your love for animals can shine. If you're looking for a rewarding position that combines your passion for pets with professional growth, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Part-time Health Insurance

Part-time Mental Health Support

Part-time Telehealth Services

Qualifications

• Must be a pet fanatic and have professional animal care experience.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Responsibilities

• Sanitizes pet enclosures and ensures pets have clean water.
• Monitors pet well-being and assists with bathing and grooming.
• Supervises shifts and trains new hires in animal handling.

Skills

Animal Care Experience

Relationship Building

Adaptability

Medication Administration

CPR Training

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Lead Animal Care Attendant

Apply locations Pet Palace Pittsburgh- Pittsburgh, PA time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR103950

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 a Lead Animal Care Attendant to our team at Pet Palace Resort Pittsburgh!

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

1. Supports Mission, Vision and Values of Destination Pet.
2. Sanitizes/disinfects pet enclosures and general boarding areas.
3. Provides clean bedding and ensures pet guests have clean water at all times.
4. Makes sure that each pet receives the correct type and quantity of food for each meal and maintains cleanliness of food prep areas.
5. Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet guest; brings concerns to the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
6. Visually checks pet guests for safety and well-being throughout the day.
7. May be required to supervise group play for dogs and/or individual activities for pet guests.
8. May be required to assist with bathing and brushing of canine guests.
9. Checks and picks up excrement from enclosures and other areas as needed throughout the day.
10. 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.
11. Performs daily laundering of pet bedding and towels.
12. Assists General Manager in overseeing additional animal care staff in regard to scheduling, coaching, training, and complaints.
13. Supervises assigned shifts and works with Animal Care Attendants to maintain a clean, safe environment for our pet guests.
14. Works alongside center management to train new hires in proper animal-handling techniques.

REQUIREMENTS:

Expertise & Experience:

• Must be a pet fanatic – pets are part of our family!
• Professional animal care/kennel experience is required.
• Displays a professional manner at all times.
• Relationship building.
• Ability to adapt.
• Experience giving medications.
• CPR Training preferred but not required.
• High School Diploma.

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 of various sizes on leashes.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.

REPORTS TO: General Manager

PERKS: PT Health insurance, PT mental Health, PT telehealth

PAY: $13-15/hour DOE

Destination Pet LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you require accommodations during the application process due to a disability, please contact our recruitment team.

About Destination Pet

Destination Pet, headquartered in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is a national network of pet-obsessed professionals dedicated to elevating the love and lives of our pet families through Connected Care. With over a century of experience, our founders understood the need for better pet healthcare and believed in integrating pet services from veterinary medicine to grooming, boarding, daycare, training, and more. By connecting the experts behind the scenes, we offer proactive, convenient, and personalized care for our pet families.