Tailchasers Pet Care

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Seasonal Kennel Technician - NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Salary

$33k

Location

Lake Barrington, Illinois, United States

JobType

part-time

About the job

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About the role

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!

About the company

Tailchasers offers dog walking, pet sitting, dog training, boarding, daycare, and grooming. Tailchasers has been in business since March of 2004. Our employees are bonded, insured, background checked, and certified in pet first aid. Many pet sitting companies use independent contractors, but Tailchasers’ dog walkers are all employees to protect you from liability and ensure that the highest standards of care of being followed. Our dog walkers all use a check in system with GPS tracking, so you get real time emails with the notes from your pet sitter to verify all visits are completed on time with a map of your dog’s walk. Tailchasers Pet Care offers the reliability of an online scheduling system, so you can update your pet’s care information or add dog walks whenever it is convenient for you. You can also use Tailchasers for last minute walks when you need to stay at work late. Our dog walkers are available from 7am until 9pm 365 days per year, and we also offer boarding, daycare, training, and grooming at our Barrington Pet Resort. We are a local family owned business and recommended by veterinarians.

Skills

Computers
Tablets