Tailchasers

Animal Lover Job – Seasonal Pet Care Specialist / Kennel Tech Position (16/hr+tips - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)

Lake Barrington, IL - Part Time

Love dogs and cats? Get paid to care for them!

This is a SEASONAL position

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

Schedule & Hours

This is a SEASONAL position

Part-time (up to 29 hours/week):

  • 6:50 am – 12:30 pm
  • 12:20 pm – 6:00 pm
  • 6:50 am – 10:00 am
  • 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Full-time (30+ hours/week):

  • 6:50 am – 3:00 pm
  • 9:50 am – 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!

Apply: Animal Lover Job – Seasonal Pet Care Specialist / Kennel Tech Position (16/hr+tips - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)
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