Dog Trainer
- Pay
- $15 per hour
- Location
- Peoria, IL
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- Today
About the role
Dog Trainer - Tender Care Animal Hospital
Peoria, Illinois
Are you passionate about strengthening the bond between dogs and their people? Tender Care Animal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Dog Trainer to join our growing team in Peoria, Illinois!
Our training program is centered around positive reinforcement, confidence building, and practical life skills that help puppies and adult dogs thrive. With classes offered throughout the week, you'll work with a variety of breeds, personalities, and experience levels in a collaborative and supportive environment.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys client education, teamwork, and helping pets succeed through modern, humane training methods. If you are patient, energetic, and passionate about canine behavior and wellness, we would love to connect with you.
In this role, you will
- Lead puppy and basic obedience classes using positive reinforcement methods
- Educate pet owners on training techniques, behavior, and communication
- Create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment for dogs and handlers
- Assist with behavior guidance and practical training solutions
- Collaborate with veterinary team members to support overall pet wellness
- Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets
Schedule: Full-time position with a flexible schedule, Monday-Sunday.
Full-time Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $15/hour*
- 50% commission on completed training sessions (minus hourly wages earned)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) options
- Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Personal pet discount
- Uniform allowance
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years of professional dog training experience
- Strong knowledge of positive reinforcement and fear-free training techniques
- Experience teaching group puppy or obedience classes
- CPDT-KA or equivalent certification preferred
- Strong understanding of canine body language and behavior principles
- Excellent communication and client education skills
- Ability to safely manage multiple dogs and handlers
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work alongside a veterinary medical team
Illinois Pay Range $15 - $15 USD
Candidate Privacy Notice
About Tender Care Animal Hospital
As an AAHA-accredited hospital, Tender Care Animal Hospital is proud to foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where team members are encouraged to grow professionally and personally. We value compassion, teamwork, and continuous learning while providing exceptional care to pets and the people who love them.
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping dogs and their families succeed, we'd love to hear from you!
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This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process.
Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
From Western Veterinary Partners's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 13, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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