Seasonal Animal Care Attendant

Destination Pet, LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to elevating the love and lives of pet families. As a Seasonal Animal Care Attendant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of pets while maintaining a clean and safe environment. This entry-level position welcomes pet enthusiasts, offering a supportive atmosphere where your passion for animals can shine. You'll be responsible for sanitizing enclosures, monitoring pet health, and providing essential care. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and thrive in the pet care industry.

Qualifications

• Must be a pet fanatic; professional animal care experience preferred.
• Entry-level role; high school/college/teenagers 16+ encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Sanitize pet enclosures and ensure clean bedding and water.
• Monitor pet well-being and assist with bathing and brushing.
• Perform daily laundering of pet bedding and towels.

Skills

Animal Care

Sanitation Practices

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

College Experience

Job description

Seasonal Animal Care Attendant

Seasonal Animal Care Attendant

Apply locations Wescott Acres- Columbia, SC time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR104041

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 an Animal Care Attendant to our team at Wescott Acres!

CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to):

• Supports Mission, Vision and Values of Destination Pet.
• Sanitizes/disinfects pet enclosures and general boarding areas.
• Provides clean bedding and ensures pet guests have clean water at all times.
• Makes sure that each pet receives the correct type and quantity of food for each meal and maintains cleanliness of food prep areas.
• Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet guest; brings concerns to the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Visually checks pet guests for safety and well-being throughout the day.
• May be required to supervise group play for dogs and/or individual activities for pet guests.
• May be required to assist with bathing and brushing of canine guests.
• Checks and picks up excrement from enclosures and other areas as needed throughout the day.
• 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.
• Performs daily laundering of pet bedding and towels.

REQUIREMENTS:

Expertise & Experience:

• Must be a pet fanatic – pets are part of our family!
• Professional animal care/kennel experience preferred.
• Displays a professional manner at all times.
• Entry Level role. High school/ College/ Teenagers 16+ encouraged to apply.

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

REPORTS TO: General Manager

PAY: $11.00 - $13.00/hour DOE.