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Rover's Place

Experienced Overnight Kennel Assistant

Pay: $17/hr

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Northbrook, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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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

MUST LOVE DOGS!

Please do not apply unless you have work experience in a Dog Daycare/Dog Kennel with canine group play and kennel maintenance. Responsible for taking the dogs out for bathroom breaks so you must feel comfortable with all breeds and all sizes. Shifts available are from 9pm to 5am Friday through Sunday No seasonal help; long term only Overnight cleaning duties include; facility's play areas (daycare play pens) grooming room outdoor areas (where the dogs go to the bathroom) offices break room bathrooms laundry dog bowls, buckets, etc You will also be responsible for cleaning up any accidents the dogs may have in their sleeping quarters. Please only apply if you LOVE dogs. We always put the care and safety of the dogs before anything else. Please DO NOT apply if you do not have a reliable vehicle. A vehicle is necessary incase of any emergencies with the dogs.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Application Question(s): Do you have a reliable vehicle that will remain on site with you? (this is mandatory incase there is an emergency) What nights can you commit to working 9pm to 5am?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Boarding & Daycare Kennel Maintence:

1 year (Required) canine group play: 1 year (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location:

In person