Weekend Kennel Technician | Pet Resort (Lake Barrington) - Part-time

pstrongJoin Our Team at Tailchasers Barrington Pet Resort!/strong/ppTailchasers Barrington Pet Resort in Lake Barrington, IL, is seeking a reliable, attentive, and motivated pet lover to join our team of pet caregivers - NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. We provide the tools you need to ensure your success within our company./ppstrongCompensation amp; Shift Structure:/strong/pulliSaturdays amp; Sundays/lili$16.00#160;hourly + tips/lilistrongPart-time:/strong Shifts from 6:50 AM - 12:30 PM, 12:20 PM - 6:00 PM, or 3:00 PM#160;- 6:00 PM./li/ulpstrongPosition Overview:/strong/ppKennel Technicians at Tailchasers have the rewarding responsibility of caring for all pets within our facility (dogs, cats, and birds). This role involves sanitation of pet lodging areas, feeding, medicating, and providing spa services such as baths, nails, teeth brushing, and ear cleaning. Additionally, you'll oversee play sessions and assist with basic dog training commands like sit, stay, and wait. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling dogs of various sizes on leashes, standing for the entirety of their shift, and working outdoors in various weather conditions./ppstrongWe Provide:/strong/pulliCompetitive compensation/liliEducation on dog training and animal behavior/liliFree puppy kisses/liliPaid pet first aid certification/liliDiscounts on pet services and supplies/li/ulpstrongResponsibilities:/strong/pulliManage facility dog playgroups/liliPerform pet spa services, including baths, nail trims/grinds, teeth brushing, and ear cleaning/liliMaintain kennel cleanliness/liliEnsure proper pet feeding and medication administration/liliAssist in teaching basic dog training commands/li/ulpstrongRequirements:/strong/pulliUS citizen or legally authorized to work in the US/liliAble to pass a background check/liliStrong ability to work independently/liliExcellent communication skills with customers/liliAble to lift 50 pounds unassisted/liliCapable of standing for 6 hours uninterrupted/liliBasic knowledge of computers and tablets/liliMust be 16 years of age or older/liliMust be teachable and flexible/li/ulpstrongWe can't wait to have you join our team!/strong/p