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What they do
An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.
$29,825 / year median in Illinois
+14% projected growth
Job Description
- Must be able to lift heavy dogs (70lbs)
- Stand for long periods of time
- Self Starter
- Team Player
- Positive Attitude
- Must have professional experience working with dogs. This does not have to be bathing experience, just needs to be some kind of professional dog handling within a work environment.
- Able to travel to the Gold Coast without issue
- Paid Time Off
- Benefits threshold 30 + hours a week
- Extra hours always available We are a small salon and a small team of pet loving people.