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

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

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

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.