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K9 University Chicago

Dog Handler / Kennel attendant (reactive dogs)

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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

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Job Description

Join our growing team at Chicago's oldest and largest dog daycare, boarding and training center! K9 University takes pride in giving the best care possible for all dogs who come for boarding or daycare. We understand that not every dog is social and enjoys being in playgroups. We are looking for someone to come in and help us give the best care possible for our dogs who come to K9 that can't get into playgroup due to whatever reasoning. Candidate has to have an experience handling reactive dogs and be able to provide the best care possible for them. Job will include safely handling and moving individual play dogs around certain areas of the facility. Also, engaging with them with play or other mental stimulation exercises. Required to work on Weekends and Holidays, some of the shifts will be in the morning and some in the evening. A drug test and background check will be performed as part of the onboarding process.
Pay:
$17.55 - $18.05 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person