Lead Animal Care Attendant

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Welcome to your next 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. Our mission is to elevate the love and lives of pet families!
We are looking for a Lead Kennel Technician. The Lead Animal Care Attendant oversees other and has the responsibility for training and mentoring new hires in the center.
Requirements
Core Responsibilities:

• Supports Mission, Vision and Values of Destination Pet.
• Performs all duties/essential job functions of the kennel technician.
• Supervises assigned shifts and works with Kennel Technicians to maintain a clean, safe environment for our pet guests.
• Works alongside center management to train new hires in proper animal-handling techniques.
• Monitors and motivates Animal Care staff, reports absences/tardy: assists with counseling as necessary.
• Directs and ensures the cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting of all used pet suites.
• Under the supervision of the General Manager, administers medications to guests as required.
• Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of each and every pet guest; brings problems to the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Performs several walk-throughs each day to ensure pet guest safety and well-being in all areas.
• Monitors appropriate inventory of supplies; reports as needed to supervisor.
• Monitors the safe handling of all pets; enforces safety procedures.
• Ensures appropriate feedback for owners for each guest's stay.
• Treats customers, guests and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner; greets all customers encountered while performing work duties.

Expertise & Experience:
• Minimum of 1-year kennel or veterinary experience.
• Must have ability to resolve problems quickly and professionally.
• Must have ability to supervise, motivate and counsel associates.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work on computer system and complete written reports.
• Displays and acts in a professional manner at all times.
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.
Travel
• Minimum travel may be required for training purposes.
Wanting to become a Dog Groomer, No Problem!
Here at Destination Pet, you will have the opportunity to become a Professional Dog Groomer. All that is required is to be employed with Destination Pet full-time or part- time for 6 months. Once that is completed you will contact your General Manager. From there they will enroll you into the program of Paragon school of Pet Grooming free of charge. We encourage on helping you to succeed your dreams in the pet care industry and hope you will join our pack!
Salary Description
$15.00 - $17.00 hourly