Animal Care Attendant jobs in Minneapolis, MN

CORE RESPONSIBILITES (include but are not limited to):

• Supports Mission, Vision and Values of Destination Pet.
• Sanitizes/disinfects pet enclosures and general boarding areas.
• Provides clean bedding and ensures pet guests have clean water at all times.
• Makes sure that each pet receives the correct type and quantity of food for each meal and maintains cleanliness of food prep areas.
• Monitors and accurately charts consumption and elimination of every pet guest; brings concerns to the General Manager or Assistant Manager.
• Visually checks pet guests for safety and well-being throughout the day.
• May be required to supervise group play for dogs and/or individual activities for pet guests.
• May be required to assist with bathing and brushing of canine guests.
• Checks and picks up excrement from enclosures and other areas as needed throughout the day.
• Monitors pet belongings; cleans belongings as needed; assures the return of pet belongings to owners. Carries pet belongings to storage area, front desk or to assist customers, as needed.
• Performs daily laundering of pet bedding and towels.
• Assists General Manager in overseeing additional animal care staff in regard to scheduling, coaching, training, and complaints
• Supervises assigned shifts and works with Animal Care Attendants to maintain a clean, safe environment for our pet guests.
• Works alongside center management to train new hires in proper animal-handling techniques

REQUIREMENTS:

Expertise & Experience:

• Must be a pet fanatic – pets are part of our family!
• Professional animal care/kennel experience
• Displays a professional manner at all times
• Relationship building
• Ability to adapt
• Experience giving medications
• CPR Training preferred but not required
• High School Diploma

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.