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Happy Tails And Trails
Weekend Dog Care Specialist
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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
Weekend Dog Care Specialist Happy Tails And Trails - 5.0 Chicago, IL Job Details Part-time $17 - $18 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Animal behavioral training Behavior management Companion animal handling Pet care sanitation protocols Heavy lifting Outdoor work experience Customer service Safety regulations In-person customer service Animal behavior Animal enclosure cleaning Communication with pet owners Clean workspace maintenance Safety standard operating procedures Pet care facility disinfecting Veterinary technician experience Full Job Description Overview Weekend Dog Care Specialist (Saturdays & Sundays 6:00 AM-2:30 PM) We're looking for a reliable, experienced, and hard‑working team member who loves dogs and can confidently manage groups in a busy daycare environment. Must be comfortable with cleaning, supervising playgroups, monitoring behavior , and maintaining a safe, structured setting. The ideal candidate is responsible, attentive, calm under pressure , and able to follow routines while keeping the facility clean and organized. Experience with dog behavior or group management is strongly preferred. If you're dependable, great with dogs, and ready to work, we'd love to meet you. Duties Provide attentive care to dogs during weekend stays, including feeding, walking, playtime, and administering medications if needed Handle dog handling and animal restraint with confidence to ensure safety for both pets and staff Maintain cleanliness of kennels, pet boarding areas, and common spaces through regular sanitization and cleaning routines Monitor animal behavior closely to identify signs of stress or discomfort and respond appropriately Assist with pet grooming tasks such as brushing or bathing to keep animals comfortable and hygienic Support pet boarding operations by managing check-in/check-out procedures and updating pet records accurately Engage in outdoor activities with dogs, including walks and play sessions, ensuring outdoor work safety protocols are followed Requirements Prior veterinary experience or veterinary technician experience is highly desirable Experience in pet sitting, kennel work, or animal care facilities demonstrates your ability to handle multiple animals confidently Knowledge of dog training techniques and animal behavior enhances your ability to manage different temperaments effectively Strong animal handling skills combined with proficiency in animal restraint techniques ensure safety at all times Ability to perform heavy lifting and team lifting when necessary for moving supplies or large animals Excellent customer service skills to communicate effectively with pet owners and address their concerns professionally Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions while maintaining a positive attitude Commitment to pet care facility sanitization standards to uphold health and safety regulations