KENNEL ASSISTANT at Urban Veterinary Associates

Westmont, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Care, Dependability, Teamwork, Communication, Basic Medical Care, Animal Handling, Cleaning, Laundry, Attention to Detail, Physical Stamina

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

Description Kennel Attendant (Animal Care Crew) Urban Veterinary Associates 35 N Cass Ave Westmont, IL 60559 $15–$16/hour | Entry-Level | Paid Training Love animals? Hate boring jobs? Want coworkers who don’t suck? 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. What Your Day Looks Like 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 No experience? Totally okay. We’ll teach you everything you need to know. ? The Schedule (Showing Up Matters) This job only works if everyone shows up — our patients depend on it. Mon, Tues, Fri: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM 1–2 Saturdays/month: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM If you’re reliable, on time, and don’t ghost your job — you’re already winning. Why People Like Working Here 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. You’ll Be a Good Fit If You: 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!) Requirements Real Talk 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 Why This Is a Great First Job 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 want a job that’s fun, meaningful, and fast-paced — and you can consistently show up — we’d love to meet you. Apply now and join the Urban Vet crew

Responsibilities

The Kennel Assistant will care for hospitalized pets, including walking dogs, feeding, administering basic medications, and cleaning various areas of the veterinary hospital. They will also provide comfort and attention to pets and assist the medical team as needed.