Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details

Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Apply Offsite

Dog Play Day Care, Inc.

PM Canine Care Specialist

Pay: $15/hr

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Mount Prospect, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 14 hours ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

Career Insights for Animal Trainer

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Illinois data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

An Animal Trainer trains animals to become familiar with human voices and contact, and to respond to commands. Trains dogs to assist people with disabilities. May train animals for a health, competition, or show. May train other animals such as horses, dolphins, and apes.

$32,811 / year median in Illinois

+7% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

No high school students.

YOUR AVAILIBILITY IS IMPORTANT.

We are looking to hire for part-time 1pm-6:30p shift. Less than 20hrs a week. Monday-SATURDAY. Must be available Saturdays. Rotating Saturdays are required. Dog Play Day Care Inc. has an immediate opening for experienced dog play group supervisors (aka canine specialist or handlers). We are a fun, great place to work! As a playgroup Handler you will be working directly with dogs on a daily basis. You will be responsible for giving plenty of cuddles and kisses, playing ball and tug of war with the dogs, cleaning up their messes and many other activities to keep our furry guests comfortable and entertained. While you will get to be with the dogs most of the day you will also be responsible for working with your co-workers to thoroughly clean the facility. We keep a very clean environment for our pups and it is something that needs to be kept up with continuously. Dog handling background (direct contact with dogs individually or in group situations) and/or knowledge of dog behaviors when in packs (groups) is a big plus but we will train appropriate candidates. You will have opportunities to grow beyond dog handling. We provide baths and trim nails on a daily basis. We also perform in home services (walks) and have a doggie taxi for pick-up and drop-off of our clients canines. Our business operates year round, this includes holidays and weekends. We are here to care for dogs while their owners are on vacation, so be prepared to participate in a wide-range of hours. Be prepared to work on holidays and weekends! •No high school students.

YOUR AVAILIBILITY IS IMPORTANT.

This is a part-time position. Less than 20hrs/week. We are looking to hire for 1pm-6:30p shift! Rotating Saturdays are required for all employees. Dog handling experience is a plus!

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid training

Shift:

Day shift Evening shift

Work Days:

Holidays Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person