Kennel Technician - Loves Park, IL
About The Position
Dogwood Pet Resort is hiring a Kennel Technician! This full-time role involves supervising playgroups, dispensing belly rubs and compliments, keeping the facility clean and safe, feeding and walking overnight guests, and monitoring pets for comfort and well-being. The ideal candidate has a love for dogs, understands compassionate pet care, is reliable, positive, and comfortable working with energetic pups. Flexibility with shifts, including weekends and holidays, is required. No fear of fur, slobber, or zoomies is necessary. This role offers a joyful, pet-focused work environment with a supportive team and meaningful work caring for animals.
Requirements
- A love for dogs and a strong understanding of safe, compassionate pet care
- Reliability, positivity, and readiness to roll with the ruff stuff
- Comfort working with high-energy pups and low-key cuddlers alike
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Willingness to stay active, engaged, and attentive throughout the day
- A team-first attitude and commitment to keeping pets safe and happy
- No fear of fur, slobber, or the occasional zoomie
Nice To Haves
- A short note about your favorite dog breed
- A pun
Responsibilities
- Supervise playgroups
- Dispense belly rubs, ear scratches, and compliments
- Keep facility sparkling clean, safe, and welcoming
- Feed, walk, and care for overnight guests
- Monitor pets for comfort, behavior, and overall well-being
- Help maintain a safe, clean, and positive environment for dogs and team members
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted services for your own furry friends
- Pet food discount program
- Flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
