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The Dog House of L.C. &L., INC.

Dog Daycare Overnight Kennel Attendant

Pay: $33,280/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Niles, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/11/2026

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What they do

An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.

$29,825 / year median in Illinois

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Job description: Reports to Supervisor Job purpose We are a family owned dog daycare, boarding, grooming and training business looking for an overnight kennel attendant to work from 9PM to 6AM. Duties and Responsibilities

Clean all uncleaned kennels from the day
Provide breakfast and any medication needed to dogs
Taking dogs out for potty breaks
Overall kennel cleanliness (see Audit)
Stay within budget guidelines for equipment
Monitor dogs for any health concerns Requirements
Must be able to work holidays and weekends
Open availability and able to work at least 2-3 shifts per week
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, kneel, crouch, stoop, climb, lift objects and dogs up to 50lbs and do repetitive tasks.
Must be able to visually see any health issues including injuries such as small scratches, punctures, redness, and limping.
For employee safety they must be able to physically handle dogs of all sizes on and off leash.

Must be punctual and responsible

MUST LOVE DOGS!

Interact with dogs in a fun and friendly manner while maintaining pack stability and command Qualifications Qualifications include: High School Diploma or GED Experience working with animals Minimum one year of experience in a supervisory or management role Team and goal oriented Strong written and verbal communication skills Reliable and dependable Computer skills - Microsoft Office, Word and Excel Must be comfortable handling groups of dogs and maintaining control over the pack Must be able to multitask and think on your feet in certain situations Attention to details and recalling dog names and information about each dog is a must Working conditions Position requires employees to work overnight with minimal supervision. Working in all types of weather is a possibility so an employee should be able to withstand the elements. Customer service is very important but occasionally an employee will need to handle difficult clients or situations in a professional manner. Working with dogs can be noisy at times, so employees must be able to tolerate and monitor noise levels. Physical requirements Must be able to stand for long periods of time, kneel, crouch, stoop, climb, lift objects and dogs up to 50lbs and do repetitive tasks. For employee safety they must be able to physically handle dogs of all sizes on and off leash.

Pay:

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person