Seasonal Kennel Technician - NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED at Tailchasers
Lake Barrington, Illinois, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jan, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Pet Care, Sanitation, Feeding, Medication, Spa Services, Dog Training, Customer Communication, Physical Stamina, Teamwork, Flexibility, Independence, Weather Adaptability, Basic Computer Skills, Pet Behavior Knowledge, Playgroup Management, Lifting Ability

Industry

Pet Services

Description
Tailchasers Barrington Pet Resort in Lake Barrington, IL, is looking for a reliable, attentive, and motivated pet lover to join our team of pet caregivers - NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. We provide the tools you need to ensure your success within our company. *This is a SEASONAL part-time position available from November 2025 -January 2026* Compensation & Shift Structure $16 hourly + tips Part-time (29 hours or less) 6:50a - 12:30p, 12:20p - 6:00p, 6:50a - 10:00a, or 3:00p - 6:00p Full-time (30 hours or more) 6:50a - 3:00p, or, 9:50a - 6:00p Position Overview Kennel Technicians have the pleasure of caring for all pets within our facility (dogs and cats). The position requires sanitation of pet lodging areas, feeding, medicating, rendering spa services (baths, nails, teeth brushing, ear cleaning), and overseeing play sessions. The ideal candidate for this position will be comfortable managing dogs of various sizes on leashes/leads, being on your feet for the entirety of your shift, and comfortable being outside in various weather conditions such as rain, snow, or shine. We provide Competitive compensation Education on dog training and animal behavior Free puppy kisses Paid pet first aid certification Discounts on pet services and supplies Responsibilities Managing facility dog playgroups Pet spa services: baths, nail trims/grinds, teeth brushing, ear cleaning Kennel cleanliness Pet feeding & medication Executing the teaching of BASIC dog training commands (sit, stay, wait) Requirements US citizen or legally authorized to work in the US Able to pass a background check Strong ability to work independently Ability to communicate with customers in a friendly manner Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted Able to stand for 6 hours uninterrupted Basic knowledge of computers and tablets 16 years of age or older Must be teachable and flexible We can't wait to have you join our team!
Responsibilities
Kennel Technicians are responsible for caring for pets, including sanitation of lodging areas, feeding, medicating, and providing spa services. They also oversee play sessions and manage dog playgroups.
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