Kennel Attendant

Boughton Square Animal Clinic • Bolingbrook, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Boughton Square Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced, dependable, full-time Kennel Attendant to support its growing boarding services and care for dogs and cats. The role involves daily animal care in a busy kennel environment and requires patience, responsibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe, consistent care. The clinic has brand-new kennel spaces and describes its team as supportive and collaborative.

The Kennel Attendant will walk, feed, and monitor pets; provide individual attention, enrichment, and playtime; and keep kennels, play areas, and common spaces clean, safe, and comfortable. The position also includes laundry, dishes, and other daily cleaning, following clinic protocols, managing responsibilities independently when needed, and supporting teammates and clinic operations.

The kennel operates from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Potential shifts include 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, 2:30 PM–9:00 PM, or an extended split shift from 6:00 AM–2:00 PM and 3:00 PM–9:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break. Scheduling depends on staffing and coverage needs. Flexibility for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is important; specific scheduling requests may be discussed.

Requirements

• Previous kennel or animal-handling experience; experience in dog daycare, dog walking, veterinary clinics, boarding facilities, or similar roles is required.
• Be at least 18 years old and not currently in high school.
• Have reliable transportation to and from the clinic.
• Be able to work independently, take initiative, and manage responsibilities alone when needed.
• Have full-time availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
• Be dependable, communicate well, and work effectively with a team.
• Be comfortable standing and performing physical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Pay attention to detail and understand the importance of safety procedures and animal-care protocols.
• Be willing to complete a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Open availability and flexibility across mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Care for dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds, and personalities.
• Walk, feed, and monitor pets throughout the day.
• Provide one-on-one attention, enrichment, and playtime.
• Keep kennels, play areas, and common spaces clean, safe, and comfortable.
• Help with laundry, dishes, and daily cleaning tasks.
• Follow clinic protocols to provide safe, consistent care.
• Take initiative and manage responsibilities independently when needed.
• Support teammates and help daily operations run smoothly.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Veterinary service discounts.
• Hands-on experience caring for animals.
• Experience in a veterinary clinic setting.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and grow with the clinic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed