Stop gossip and grow up.
They seemed nice. And like they cared about the animals, but that was just a show.
Welcome new employees as part of the team and not isolate them by boasting about how great you are and how much your boss loves you.
Communication and general organization
Mostly fun and casual, despite the occasional uncomfortable environment due to the bickering between the staff.
good for a first job but definitely not if you value yourself and your time to be worth more than $9 as a keyholder