Part-Time Pet Care Attendant: Flexible Hours & Hands-On

Destination Pet; Onalaska (WI); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth

401K

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet in Onalaska, WI is hiring an Animal Care Attendant to care for dogs and cats in a fast-paced, friendly environment. This on-site role requires energy, compassion, and reliability, with a flexible schedule that includes evenings and some weekends.

You will help with feeding, playtime, grooming support, cleanliness, and safety, reporting to the General Manager. Prior kennel or animal care experience is a plus, and training is provided for team members eager to learn.

Qualifications

• A borderline-obsessive love for animals.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Keep pet enclosures and play areas spotless, safe, and sanitized.
• Serving meals and fresh water like a 5-star pet resort concierge.
• Monitoring the health, happiness, and poop of every pet guest—because details matter.
• Reporting anything unusual to the General or Assistant Manager.
• Supervising playtime, tail-wagging, and the occasional game of fetch.
• Assisting with brushing and bath time.
• Handling laundry and belongings so every pet has clean snuggly stuff.
• Making tails wag.

Skills

Love for animals

Kennel experience

Job description

Destination Pet in Onalaska, WI is hiring an Animal Care Attendant to care for dogs and cats in a fast-paced, friendly environment. This on-site role requires energy, compassion, and reliability, with a flexible schedule that includes evenings and some weekends.

You will help with feeding, playtime, grooming support, cleanliness, and safety, reporting to the General Manager. Prior kennel or animal care experience is a plus, and training is provided for team members eager to learn.