Animal Care Tech: Dogs, Cats & Exotics | Shared Ownership

Lake Forest Kennel Club; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Forest Kennel Club in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Kennel Tech to care for dogs, cats and small exotics in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. This is a full-time, hourly position with indoor and outdoor duties including feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and monitoring welfare.

You will work with a team of animal-care professionals, follow medication administration protocols, log care activities, and participate in ongoing training to uphold high standards of safety and welfare.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in professional pet care or animal-handling environment.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions for feeding, medications, and logs.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with animals.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for dogs, cats, and small exotics, including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring well-being.
• Supervise outdoor play sessions and walks, ensuring safe interactions.
• Administer medications as directed and log care activities.
• Maintain kennels, play areas, and bedding clean and sanitary.
• Observe animals for signs of stress or illness and report concerns.

Skills

Pet care experience

Teamwork

English communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Lake Forest Kennel Club in Lake Forest, IL is seeking a Kennel Tech to care for dogs, cats and small exotics in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. This is a full-time, hourly position with indoor and outdoor duties including feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and monitoring welfare.

You will work with a team of animal-care professionals, follow medication administration protocols, log care activities, and participate in ongoing training to uphold high standards of safety and welfare.