What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care Associate position at Destination Pet?
et care is a journey. Welcome to your destination! We are Destination Pet, a nationwide company founded in 2016 by a team of professionals who have more than a century of combined experience and innovation in the pet services industry. These services include everything from day care to boarding, training to grooming, and home care to veterinary care. Be it through our top-of-the-line veterinary services, or by introducing our customers’ pet to a new standard of training and day care, our mission is simple: Elevate the love and lives of pet families.
We are looking to add an Animal Care Attendant to our team at Hound Dog East Pet Hotel – East in Eden Prairie, MN!
CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to):
- Supports Mission, Vision and Values of Destination Pet.
- Supervising groups of dogs in a play setting
- Supervise and monitor dogs during playtime to ensure a safe and positive environment
- Sanitizes/disinfects pet enclosures and general boarding areas.
- Provides clean bedding and fresh water to each pet guest.
- Makes sure that each pet receives the correct type and quantity of food for each meal.
- Ensures pets have clean water at all times.
- Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of each and every pet guest; brings problems to the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
- Visually checks pet guests for safety and well-being throughout the day.
- 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.
- Maintains and cleans food preparation areas.
- 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
PERKS: PT Health insurance, PT mental Health, PT telehealth.
PAY: $15.00 - $16.00/hour DOE. Plus Tips
Salary : $15 - $16
