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Dog Kennel Pet Care

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Lake Barrington, ILJob$16/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$16/hr
Location
Lake Barrington, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Tailchasers is hiring a Dog Kennel Pet Care. Tailchasers Barrington Pet Resort is seeking reliable, attentive, and motivated pet lovers to join their team. This role involves supervising dog playgroups, providing pet spa services, maintaining kennel cleanliness, feeding pets, and administering medications. The position requires working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and being on your feet for most of the shift.

Key focus areas include Supervise and manage dog playgroups, Provide pet spa services (baths, nail trims/grinds, teeth brushing, ear cleaning), and Keep kennels and pet lodging areas clean and sanitized.

Successful candidates bring US Citizen Or Legally Authorized To Work In US, Pass Background Check, and Must Be 16+. Important skills include Basic Computer Skills, Basic Tablet Skills, Reliable, Attentive, Motivated, and Friendly. Preferred (not required): Supervise Dog Playgroups, Manage Dog Playgroups, Pet Spa Services, and Baths.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Computer SkillsBasic Tablet SkillsReliableAttentiveMotivatedFriendlyProfessionalDependableTeachableFlexibleSupervise Dog PlaygroupsManage Dog PlaygroupsPet Spa ServicesBathsNail TrimsNail GrindsTeeth BrushingEar CleaningKennel CleaningPet Lodging Area SanitizationPet FeedingAdminister MedicationsReinforce Basic Dog Training Commands

Qualifications

US Citizen or Legally Authorized to Work in the USPass a Background Check16 Years of Age or OlderLift 50 Pounds UnassistedStand for Up to 6 Hours at a Time

Full job description

Love dogs and cats? Get paid to care for them!

Tailchasers Barrington Pet Resort is hiring reliable, attentive, and motivated pet lovers to join our team. No previous experience is required—we’ll train you.

What You’ll Do

  • Supervise and manage dog playgroups

  • Provide pet spa services (baths, nail trims/grinds, teeth brushing, ear cleaning)

  • Keep kennels and pet lodging areas clean and sanitized

  • Feed pets and administer medications as directed

  • Help reinforce basic dog training commands (sit, stay, wait)

  • Work indoors and outdoors in all weather, on your feet for most of your shift

Shifts

  • 6:50 am – 12:30 pm

  • 12:20 pm – 6:00 pm

  • 6:50 am – 10:00 am

  • 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

  • 6:50 am – 12:30pm

  • 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

(Shift availability may vary.)

What You’ll Get

  • $16/hour + tips

  • On-the-job training – no experience needed

  • Education in dog training and animal behavior

  • Paid pet first aid certification

  • Employee discounts on pet services and supplies

  • Fun, supportive team and plenty of puppy kisses and purrs

What We’re Looking For

  • US citizen or legally authorized to work in the US

  • Able to pass a background check

  • 16 years of age or older

  • Friendly and professional with customers

  • Dependable, teachable, and flexible

  • Able to:

  • Lift 50 pounds unassisted

  • Stand for up to 6 hours at a time

  • Basic computer/tablet skills

If you’re a dependable animal lover ready to work hard, stay active, and have fun with pets, apply today to join the Tailchasers Barrington Pet Resort team!

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