KENNEL ASSISTANT

Urban Veterinary AssociatesWestmont, IL
1d$15 - $16Onsite

About The Position

We’re hiring a Kennel Attendant to help care for our hospitalized pets and keep our hospital running smoothly. This is a hands-on, always-moving job where you’ll work with dogs, cats, and a team that actually supports each other. No experience? Totally okay. We’ll teach you everything you need to know. This job only works if everyone shows up — our patients depend on it. We don’t just say we have values — we actually live them: Team wellness matters – we have each other’s backs Proactively free solo – see something? fix it. help out. jump in. Our reputation = trust – we do right by pets and people Perpetual improvement – learning is part of the job Translation: no drama, no toxic vibes, just a solid team doing good work. If you want a job that’s fun, meaningful, and fast-paced — and you can consistently show up — we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

  • Genuinely like animals (even the messy, anxious ones)
  • Can stay on your feet and move all day
  • Are dependable and take responsibility seriously
  • Want a job that actually matters
  • Are curious about vet med, animal care, or healthcare (not required, just cool!)
  • You’ll lift up to ~50 lbs (help is always available)
  • There will be smells, noise, fur, and bodily fluids
  • Some pets are scared or spicy — we’ll teach you how to handle them safely
  • Real veterinary hospital experience
  • Learn animal handling and basic medical care
  • Supportive team that teaches, not yells
  • Looks great if you’re thinking about vet school, tech school, or animal science
  • If you’re reliable, on time, and don’t ghost your job — you’re already winning.

Responsibilities

  • Walking hospitalized dogs (fresh air included)
  • Feeding pets and helping with basic meds (we train you)
  • Cleaning kennels, cages, treatment areas, and surgery spaces
  • Doing laundry (yes, lots of it — this is vet med )
  • Giving hospitalized pets comfort, attention, and TLC
  • Watching for anything “off” and telling the medical team
  • Helping pets go home clean, comfy, and loved

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What This Job Offers

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

1-10 employees

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