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Champaign County

Kennel Worker

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What they do

An Animal Control Officer works for a police department or public safety agency and responds to calls for help with abandoned or mistreated animals. Assists with capturing wild animals found in city neighborhoods or populated areas.

$42,851 / year median in Illinois

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Job Description

Kennel Worker Champaign County
  • 5.0 Urbana, IL Job Details Part-time $18.45
  • $23.
38 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Animal behavior
Full Job Description JobID:
3668
Position Type:
Champaign County/Kennel Worker (Animal Control)
Date Posted:
7/30/2026
Location:
210 S. Art Bartell (Animal Control)
Date Available:
ASAP Closing Date:
08/14/2026
Job Title :
Kennel Worker (Part-Time, Non-Exempt)
Department :
Animal Control Schedule :
Weekends, Friday – Sunday Summary Responsible for intake of impounded animals, including the classifying, care, and handling of those animals. Primary Responsibilities Include but not limited to the following as other duties may be assigned. Cleans and maintains kennel area of Animal Control Facility, in such a manner as to provide an odor free and low stress environment for the animals. Feeds and provides daily care for all animals in the County's care. Handles and controls animals impounded by Animal Control departments, including difficult to handle and potentially dangerous animals. Reports to the Animal Control Director or veterinarian any potential health or behavioral problems involving the animals in the County's care. Maintains records of animals impounded. Light cleaning of offices – emptying trash, mopping of floors, and cleaning of restrooms. Assists with euthanasia of animals. Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree and six months of experience working with animals is desirable
  • or•equivalent combination of education and experience.
Requires thorough knowledge of animal handling skills, animal behavior, and animal care. Compensation The wage range is $18.45
  • $23.
38 per hour depending on qualifications. Champaign County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, and employer contributions to a defined-benefit retirement plan. Benefit details can be found on the Champaign County Jobs page . How To Apply Submit an application online by visiting the Champaign County Open Positions page. All questions and requests for accommodation should be directed to Chelsea Angelo by phone at 217-384-3798 or by email. Applicants should note this is a Bargaining Unit position under the Agreement set by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Union contract.
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