Kennel Assistant

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmhurst Animal Care Center in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Support Staff member to assist with daily operations in the animal hospital. The role involves caring for pets, feeding and watering on schedules, and helping maintain clean and disinfected cages and rooms.

No prior work experience is required, making this a good entry point for anyone who loves animals and wants to start a career in veterinary care. Pay ranges from $15 to $18 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Feeds and waters animals on schedule.
• Cleans, changes, and disinfects cages, pens, yards; sanitizes animal rooms, hallways, and ancillary equipment.
• Transfers animals between quarters.
• Exercises animals.

Skills

Cares for pets

Job description

Hospital Name: Elmhurst Animal Care Center

Job Type: Support Staff

Description & Requirements

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.