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K9 Care Specialist

K9 Tailshakers, Inc.
Frankfort, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

Join Our Pack! K9 Care Specialist Wanted

K9 Tailshakers is on the hunt for a full-time K9 Care Specialist to join our award-winning team! If you're passionate about pups and want to be part of a dedicated, long-term team, this is your chance to become a valued member of the K9 Tailshakers family. We take pride in providing top-tier care for our overnight guests—and we need someone who shares our commitment to excellence!

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience: 2 years in a kennel and/or Daycare environment required
  • Certifications (Preferred but not required—we’ll pay to train/educate the right candidate!):Pet First Aid & Rescue Breathing, IBPSA Canine Care Provider, IBPSA Canine Care Specialist, PACC Certified Professional Animal Care Provider

What You Bring to the Pack:

  • Ability to lift 25-50 lbs
  • Comfortable working with all breeds
  • On your feet and ready for action all day
  • Team player with strong independence & organization skills
  • Excellent customer service and peer-to-peer communication
  • Deep love for animals & a passion for top-tier care
  • Always eager to learn and grow
  • Flexible schedule

Perks & Pay:

  • Pay: Starting at $16 (based on experience & education)
  • Health Insurance (with optional dental & vision)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Education & Training (we invest in you!)
  • Employee Discounts

If you’re ready to turn your love for animals into a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you! Send resume to Laura Stoltz -Laura@k9tailshakers.com and Jan Flanagan - ShakeUrTail@K9Tailshakers.com and let’s make tails wag together!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Vision insurance

Work Days:

  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16

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