Pet Resort Care Specialist – Hands-On & Playful

Destination Pet; Colchester (CT); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth

401K

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Destination Pet, LLC is seeking an Animal Care Attendant at our Gagnon’s Pet Resort location. The role involves hands-on care for dogs and cats, keeping enclosures clean, serving meals, monitoring wellbeing, and assisting with grooming tasks. You’ll work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support a warm, pet-centered environment.

We offer perks like Telehealth, 401K, and Pet Insurance. Pay starts at $17.00–$17.50 per hour DOE + tips, with DailyPay available for earned wages.

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and care
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stay on feet during shift
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Keep pet enclosures and play areas clean, safe and sanitary.
• Serve meals and provide fresh water to pets.
• Monitor health and happiness of pets and report concerns to management.
• Assist with brushing and bath time as needed.
• Supervise playtime and assist with basic grooming as required.
• Handle laundry and organize pet items to keep spaces tidy.

Skills

Love for animals

Evenings/weekends/holidays available

Willing to get hands dirty

Job description

Destination Pet, LLC is seeking an Animal Care Attendant at our Gagnon’s Pet Resort location. The role involves hands-on care for dogs and cats, keeping enclosures clean, serving meals, monitoring wellbeing, and assisting with grooming tasks. You’ll work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support a warm, pet-centered environment.

We offer perks like Telehealth, 401K, and Pet Insurance. Pay starts at $17.00–$17.50 per hour DOE + tips, with DailyPay available for earned wages.