Pet Care Attendant — Wag-Worthy Pet Concierge

Destination Pet; Encinitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth

401K

Pet Insurance

DailyPay

Job summary

Destination Pet is hiring an Animal Care Attendant at our Holiday Pet Hotel in Encinitas. This on-your-feet role requires a love for animals, a readiness to get hands dirty, and the ability to stand, lift up to 40 lbs, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

You will keep enclosures clean, serve meals, monitor the health and happiness of pets, assist with brushing and baths, and help with laundry while maintaining a safe, lively environment for every guest.

Qualifications

• A border-line-obsessive love for animals.
• Prior kennel or animal care experience is a plus, but brand-new candidates who are eager to learn are welcome.
• A cool, calm and professional demeanor—even when a Great Dane steals your mop.
• Willingness to get your hands dirty and contribute to a team.

Responsibilities

• Keep pet enclosures and play areas spotless, safe, and sanitized.
• Serve meals and fresh water for all pets.
• Monitor health, happiness, and accidents; report unusual findings.
• Supervise playtime and assist with brushing and baths.
• Handle laundry and belongings to keep everything clean and organized.
• Support the team with general duties as assigned.

Skills

Love for animals

Willingness to learn

Job description

Destination Pet is hiring an Animal Care Attendant at our Holiday Pet Hotel in Encinitas. This on-your-feet role requires a love for animals, a readiness to get hands dirty, and the ability to stand, lift up to 40 lbs, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

You will keep enclosures clean, serve meals, monitor the health and happiness of pets, assist with brushing and baths, and help with laundry while maintaining a safe, lively environment for every guest.