Animal Care Attendant

Countrysidevetcare; Countryside (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Countryside Veterinary Center in Countryside, IL is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join our dedicated team. The role involves animal handling, client service and assisting in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities include supervising pets, proper restraint, cleaning and maintenance, diet prep, assisting doctors, client education, medication prep and grooming support. Weekend/evening/holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year animal handling experience; training provided.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, outgoing, reliable and honest.
• Client service experience.
• Able to meet physical and mental job demands.
• Weekend, evening and holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise large groups of pets
• Proper animal restraint
• Assist in cleaning, stocking and maintenance of hospital and equipment
• Maintain environment by cleaning kennels and providing bedding/water
• Prepare and distribute prescribed diets
• Assist doctors and technicians as needed
• Client service
• Client education
• Medication preparation and administration
• Assist grooming staff with bathing and handling

Skills

Animal handling

Client service

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Reliability

Job description

Are you an animal care professional looking for growth and opportunity? If so, then Countryside Veterinary Center is the place for you! We are a full-service state-of-the-art hospital in Countryside, IL. We are seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented individual to join our dedicated team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise large groups of pets
• Proper animal restraint
• Assist in cleaning, stocking and maintenance of hospital and equipment
• Maintaining proper animal environment by cleaning kennels, providing fresh bedding and water at all times
• Preparing and distributing prescribed diets
• Assisting doctors and technicians as needed
• Client Service
• Client education
• Medication preparation and administration
• Assist grooming staff with bathing and handling

Requirements:

• minimum of 1yr animal handling experience preferred, but will train the right individual
• must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• detail-oriented, outgoing, reliable and honest
• client service experience
• able to meet the demands of a physically and mentally challenging job
• weekend, evening and holiday availability (shifts typically run from 6AM-2PM or 12PM-8PM)

Countryside Veterinary Centerprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Countryside Veterinary Centercomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The salary range for this position is $15.40-$16.40. This range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this role at this time. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.