Urban Veterinary Associates logo

Kennel Assistant

Urban Veterinary Associates
Full-time
On-site
Westmont, Illinois, United States
$15 - $16 USD hourly
Pet Care
Full-time
Description

 

Kennel Attendant (Animal Care Crew)

Urban Veterinary Associates
$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
 

Salary Description
$15-$16 / hour
Apply now
Share this job