Animal Care Attendant - Apply Now!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Destination Pet is a progressive and passionate pet care company dedicated to elevating the love and lives of pet families by providing an innovative and connected care network. Founded in 2016, Destination Pet has grown to offer a comprehensive range of services including day care, boarding, grooming, training, and veterinary care. With locations coast to coast, the company is committed to revolutionizing the pet industry through creative, trustworthy partnerships and a team of pet-obsessed professionals known as One Pack. This team works together with a shared mission to ensure pets feel at home and their humans feel at ease. Destination Pet emphasizes community, inclusivity, and high-quality care, making it a leader in the pet services sector.
Currently, Destination Pet is welcoming new team members to join as Animal Care Attendants at Dog Spot Hotel, one of their valued pet care locations. This role is perfect for individuals who have a deep love and passion for animals, especially those who understand the nuances of pet behaviors such as the joy of puppy kisses or the playful chaos of zoomies. The Animal Care Attendant position is hands-on and active, demanding individuals who enjoy physical work and are comfortable with lifting up to 40 pounds, as well as standing and walking for the duration of shifts. The role requires a resilient, patient, and professional demeanor even in challenging situations, such as managing large dogs or cleaning up after them.
As an Animal Care Attendant, you will be responsible for ensuring that all pet enclosures and play areas are clean, safe, and sanitized to maintain a healthy environment. Serving meals and fresh water, monitoring the wellbeing and behavior of each pet, and reporting anything unusual to management are critical daily duties. You will also supervise playtime to keep pets happy and engaged, assist with grooming tasks such as brushing and bathing, and manage pet laundry and belongings to keep everyone comfortable. This is a part-time role that requires availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as pets need constant care regardless of the day.
In return for your dedication, Destination Pet offers competitive pay starting at $14.00 per hour depending on experience, plus tips, alongside part-time health, mental health, and telehealth benefits to support the well-being of its employees. Destination Pet values diversity and inclusivity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, gender, age, or disability. They also ensure their hiring process is accessible and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Joining Destination Pet means becoming part of a warm, diverse, and motivated family of animal lovers where your passion for pets can genuinely make a difference.
- must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
- availability on evenings weekends and holidays
- ability to stand walk and climb stairs frequently
- be on feet for the duration of the shift
- comfort with exposure to cleaning supplies pet hair and animal accidents
- a positive and patient attitude