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Animal Care Attendant (Career Opportunity)
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What they do
An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$33,412 / year median in New Jersey
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- 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 Barkefellers
- Westfield Do you speak fluent "woof" or "meow"?
Perks & Pay:
Full Time Health Benefits, 401K and Pet Insurance. Pay starts at $15.00 /hour DOE + tipsWhat 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 frequentlyReporting To:
General Manager What You Bring to theTable:
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 Four shifts per week, one shift on either Saturday or Sunday is required. Mon- Sun 7am
- 2:00pm or 1:00 pm
- 8pm 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.