Kennel Technician - Loves Park, IL

Who we are

Dogwood Pet Resort is Hiring a Kennel Technician!

Position Details

Role: Kennel Technician
Status: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a Kennel Technician Role That's a Wag-Worthy Adventure?

Do you dream of spending your days surrounded by wagging tails, goofy grins, and the occasional zoomie? At Dogwood Pet Resort, we believe every dog deserves a day filled with love, play, and peanut butter treats, and we need you to help make that happen.

As a Kennel Technician, you'll play an important role in keeping our guests safe, comfortable, cared for, and entertained. If you speak fluent "woof," don't mind a little fur on your clothes, and love working with pups of all personalities, this could be the perfect fit.

Why Our Kennel Technicians Love Dogwood Pet Resort

• Daily doses of unconditional love
• A fun, supportive team that shares your passion for pets
• Discounted services for your own furry friends
• Bragging rights that you work at the coolest place in Loves Park
• A workplace where play, care, and compassion are part of every shift

What You'll Do

• Supervise playgroups like a pro referee at a puppy soccer match
• Dispense belly rubs, ear scratches, and plenty of "who's a good dog?" compliments
• Keep our facility sparkling clean, safe, and welcoming for all breeds and personalities
• Feed, walk, and care for overnight guests like they're your own
• Monitor pets for comfort, behavior, and overall well-being
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and positive environment for dogs and team members
• Be the human every dog brags about at the park

What Our Kennel Technicians Bring

• 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

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• A joyful, pet-focused work environment
• A team that supports one another and loves what they do
• Hands-on experience caring for dogs of all sizes and personalities
• Meaningful work helping pets feel safe, loved, and cared for
• A workplace where your love for animals truly shines every day

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• 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). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Ready to unleash your potential? Send us your resume and a short note about your favorite dog breed. Bonus points if you include a pun - we're suckers for those. Dogwood Pet Resort is more than a workplace; it's a wag-worthy adventure.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Dogwood Pet Resort and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.