Kennel Attendant

Boughton Square Animal Clinic | Bolingbrook, IL

Pay: $16–$19 per hour, based on experience Schedule: Full-time | Flexible availability preferred

Love animals? Have experience handling them? Ready to turn that passion into a job? We want to meet you!

Boughton Square Animal Clinic is growing! With our brand-new kennel spaces and expanding boarding services, we’re looking for an experienced, dependable animal lover to join our team full-time.

If you enjoy working with animals, can handle a busy day, and want to be part of a team that genuinely has each other’s backs, this could be the perfect fit.

Animal care is more than cuddles and playtime. It takes patience, responsibility, attention to detail, and a whole lot of heart. If that sounds like you, keep reading!

Caring for dogs and cats of all sizes, breeds, and personalities

Walking, feeding, and monitoring pets throughout the day

Providing one-on-one attention, enrichment, and playtime

Keeping kennels, play areas, and common spaces clean, safe, and comfortable

Helping with laundry, dishes, and daily cleaning tasks

Following clinic protocols to ensure every pet receives safe, consistent care

Taking initiative and managing responsibilities independently when needed

Supporting your teammates and helping keep daily operations running smoothly

We’re looking for someone with hands-on animal experience who can confidently step into a busy kennel environment.

You might be our person if you:

Have previous kennel or animal-handling experience. Experience in dog daycare, dog walking, veterinary clinics, boarding facilities, or similar roles is preferred and required for this position.

Are at least 18 years old and are not currently in high school

Have reliable transportation to and from the clinic

Can work independently, take initiative, and confidently manage responsibilities alone

Have open availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts

Are dependable, communicate well, and work well with a team

Are comfortable being on your feet, performing physical tasks, and keeping up in a fast-paced environment

Pay attention to detail and understand the importance of safety procedures and animal care protocols

Availability matters! Open availability is a big plus. We understand that life happens, and we're willing to discuss accommodating a specific day off when possible. The more flexible your schedule, the easier it is to coordinate coverage.

Our kennel operates from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and we need a dependable team member who can help cover these hours.

Available shift arrangements may include:

Morning Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Evening Shift: 2:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Extended Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, followed by a one-hour lunch break, then 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Scheduling will depend on staffing needs and coverage requirements. We’ll discuss availability and scheduling expectations during the hiring process.

Flexibility with mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is important. We’ll do our best to accommodate scheduling requests when possible.

Pay: Negotiable and can vary depending on experience.

What else comes with the job?

Hands-on experience caring for animals every day

Valuable experience in a veterinary clinic setting

Brand-new kennel spaces and expanding boarding services

A supportive team that works together

Veterinary service discounts

Paid time off

Opportunities to develop new skills and grow with the clinic

Previous animal-handling or kennel experience

Must be at least 18 years old and not currently in high school

Reliable transportation

Ability to work independently when needed

Willingness to complete a background check and drug screening

Full-time availability and scheduling flexibility

If you have animal-handling experience, a strong work ethic, and the confidence to take care of our furry guests, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for someone who shows up, takes pride in their work, and genuinely cares about the animals in our care.

Think you’re the right fit? Apply today and come join our team! Questions? Email our clinical staff recruiter at [email protected]