Kennel Assistant

Elmhurst Animal Care Center; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a pet care assistant to support our animal hospital facilities in Elmhurst, IL. The role involves feeding, cleaning, and handling animals on schedule, with no prior experience required.

You will join a nationwide network that provides medical benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and opportunities for growth within a compassionate, pet-loving team.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience required.
• Cares for pets in animal hospital facilities according to schedules.
• Cleans, changes, and disinfects cages, pens, yards; sanitizes animal rooms and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Cares for pets in animal hospital facilities.
• Feeds and waters animals according to schedules.
• Controls and restrains animals as required.
• Cleans, changes and disinfects cages, pens, yards; sanitizes animal rooms and equipment.
• Transfers animals between quarters and exercises them.

Skills

Animal care

Job description

The pay range for this role is $15 - $18 per hour, depending on experience.

Cares for pets in animal hospital facilities. Feeds and waters animals according to schedules. Controls and restrains animals as required. Cleans, changes, and disinfects cages, pens, yards; sanitizes animal rooms, hallways, and ancillary equipment. Transfers animals between quarters. Exercises animals. No prior work experience required.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.