What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Animal Care Attendant position at Destination Pet LLC?
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 - Nations Ford
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.
- Assists General Manager in overseeing additional animal care staff in regard to scheduling, coaching, training, and complaints
- Supervises assigned shifts and works with Animal Care Attendants to maintain a clean, safe environment for our pet guests.
- 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
- 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 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: $14-16/hour DOE.
Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.
At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?
Salary : $14 - $16
