What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dog Kennel Pet Care position at Tailchasers?
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!
Salary : $16 - $18