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Doggie Daycare Counselor
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Urban Pooch Canine Life Center
Chicago, IL (In Person)
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Urban Pooch Canine Life Center is seeking an animal-loving, dependable Daycare Counselor to play an imperative role in providing exceptional love and care to our pooch guests. If you thrive in a fun, fast-paced environment where your VIP clients are four-legged cuddle bugs, we want to meet you! About Us We provide best-in-class daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, bathing, and even dog massage services. Our mission is to nurture happy, healthy dogs through socialization, companionship, exercise, and plenty of love. We are proud to create a welcoming environment not only for pets but also for their owners, building lasting relationships based on trust and exceptional customer service. About the Position As a Daycare Counselor, you'll supervise and engage dogs of all sizes and personalities. You'll monitor behavior, read body language, and help maintain safe, structured group play. This is an active role that involves standing for long periods, bending, lifting (50+ lbs), and cleaning throughout the day—including handling pet messes. Teamwork is essential, as you'll collaborate closely with coworkers to ensure a safe, organized, and positive environment for every guest. Qualifications Experience in pet care, daycare, boarding, or a related field preferred Strong understanding of dog behavior and body language Ability to stand for 8-hour shifts and lift 50+ pounds Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays Calm under pressure and confident in high-energy settings Reliable, honest, and a strong communicator Positive attitude and team-player mindset Schedule This position will work a variety of shifts, falling between the hours of 7 am and 11 pm. This is a permanent full-time position. This role will require availability on weekends and holidays. What We Offer $17.00-$18.00 per hour Employee discounts on products and services Paid time off Paid training Vision and Dental Insurance Supportive, team-oriented atmosphere If you're energetic, compassionate, and ready to make tails wag every day, apply now to join our dedicated pet care team!