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Tailchasers

Dog Kennel Pet Care

Pay: $33,280/yr

Posted: 07/15/2026

Location: Lake Barrington, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/10/2026

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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

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Job Description

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!

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