Animal Care Attendant (Career Opportunity)
$18 per hourDestination Pet
- # Animal Care Attendant (Career Opportunity)Apply: BowWow Lounge- Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR108913**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’re currently sniffing out our next Animal Care Attendant at *Bow Wow Lounge* 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 center—we’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 its belly rubs or brushing, our goal is simple: make pets feel at home and their humans feel at ease. Perks & Pay:Full Time Health Benefits, 401K and Pet Insurance.Pay starts at *$18.00**/hour DOE + tips***Access your earned wages anytime with **DailyPay.** 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 (golden retrievers don’t walk themselves to the tub).* Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays required pets don’t take days off.* Exposure to cleaning supplies, pet hair, and, ahem, “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. (We get it. We’re the same.)* Prior kennel or animal care experience is a plus, but if you're brand new and eager to learn—we want to meet you!* A cool, calm, and professional demeanor—even when a Great Dane steals your mop.* 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 (because nobody likes a stinky litter box).* Serving up meals and fresh water like a 5-star pet resort concierge.* Monitoring the health, happiness, and, yes, poop of every pet guest—because details matter.* Reporting anything unusual to the General or Assistant Manager (you’ll be their eyes and ears).* Supervising playtime, tail-wagging, and the occasional game of fetch.* Assisting with brushing and bath time (rubber ducky optional).* Handling laundry and belongings so every pet has clean snuggly stuff.* Making tails wag. That’s the real goal here.* ***Other duties as assigned***IND123**Minimum of 1 year experience in a kennel environment preferred**
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