Central Bark, owned by Carol Stream Animal Hospital in Carol Stream, IL is looking to hire a full-time OR part-time Dog Handler. Do you want a position playing and working with animals all day? Are you interested in gaining experience in the animal care industry? Would you like to join a company that offers professional advancement opportunities? If so, please read on!

This entry-level animal care position earns a competitive wage of $13.00 - $14.00/hour. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid time off (PTO), medical bonuses, and advancement opportunities to grow in the company. If this sounds like the right entry-level opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT CENTRAL BARK

When dog owners in Carol Stream need a reliable, safe place to leave their fuzzy friends, they come to Central Bark. We are a doggy daycare that offers a variety of incredible services such as socializing, special training, boarding, grooming, and interactive playing. Our dedicated team adheres to our Whole Dog Care approach, which aims to nurture and enrich dogs throughout their entire lives. As dog parents ourselves, we take pride in loving on and treating every pet as if it were our own!

We know it can be scary leaving beloved pets in the care of another, so we strive to build a team of caring, compassionate people who will take care of every animal. Every employee matters here because every employee is vital to our success. We thank our staff by providing generous compensation, great benefits, and a fantastic, positive work culture!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DOG HANDLER

As a full- or part-time Dog Handler, you perform vital work at our doggy daycare. Every morning, you help prepare the facility to open by turning on lights, adjusting the heat and air as needed, and getting the play area ready for the day. You cheerfully greet every dog and human that arrives and make notes about the specific needs of each pet. As our fuzzy guests are dropped off, you set them up in a good area where they can feel comfortable.

Throughout the day, you take care of the dogs by playing with them, preparing their meals, and cleaning up after their messes. During every interaction, you treat each pet as if it were your own. At the end of the day, you reunite our doggy pals with their owners as well as perform other closing activities. You love working with animals all day and providing them with a sweet home away from home!

QUALIFICATIONS

• 16+ years of age
• Ability to manage multiple dogs at once
• Passion for working with animals

Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills? Are you energetic and upbeat? Can you work well alongside a team? Are you motivated to do a great job? Do you learn quickly? If yes, you might just be perfect for this entry-level animal care position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This full- or part-time entry-level position can work between the hours of 6:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM with an hour lunch.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this full- or part-time animal care job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Location: 60188