Animal Care Attendant (Flexible Working Hours)

Animal Care Attendant at Purple Paws Pet Clinic

Do you speak fluent "woof" or "meow"? Know the joy of puppy kisses and the chaos of a zoomie's session? If you're passionate about paws and ready to turn your love for animals into a rewarding job, we've got a tail-wagging opportunity for you.

At Destination Pet, we're not just another Pet/Vet care centerwe're a community that lives to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Since 2016, we've been serving up best-in-show care from coast to coast with day care, boarding, grooming, training, veterinary services, and more. Whether it's belly rubs or brushing, our goal is simple: make pets feel at home and their humans feel at ease.

Perks & Pay:

Telehealth, 401K, Pet Insurance

Pay starts at $16.90 - $17.00/ hour DOE + tips

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What You Should Know:

• This is an on-your-feet, hands-on, sometimes-sweaty kind of job.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays required.
• Exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and "accidents" is part of the gig.
• Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift.
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently

Reporting To:

General Manager

What You Bring to the Table:

• A borderline-obsessive love for animals.
• Prior kennel or animal care experience is a plus, but if you're brand new and eager to learnwe want to meet you!
• A cool, calm, and professional demeanor.
• A willingness to get your hands dirty (literally).

What You'll Be Doing (Besides Making Furry Friends for Life):

• Keeping pet enclosures and play areas spotless, safe, and sanitized.
• Serving up meals and fresh water.
• Monitoring the health, happiness, and poop of every pet guest.
• Reporting anything unusual to the General or Assistant Manager.
• Supervising playtime.
• Assisting with brushing and bath time.
• Handling laundry and belongings.
• Making tails wag. That's the real goal here.
• Other duties as assigned

Must be available on weekends and holidays. Must be able to recognize pet health concerns and emergencies. Must be detail oriented and a self-starter. Other duties will include overall hospital cleanliness and organization.

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.