Pet Care Assistant - Glenwood, IL

Glenwood Village Pet Hospital Ltd; Glenwood (IL); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) matching

Tuition Support Program

Paid Time Off

Continuing education allowance

Employee discounts on services and products

Zusammenfassung

A veterinary hospital in Glenwood, Illinois is seeking a dedicated Pet Care Assistant to join their team. This role involves caring for boarding and hospitalized animals, assisting with grooming support, and maintaining a clean, organized environment. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, possess strong teamwork skills, and have previous experience in animal care. This position offers a flexible schedule with a supportive work culture focused on growth and employee well-being, including robust health benefits and paid time off.

Qualifikationen

• Prior veterinary, animal care, or kennel experience preferred.
• Ability to lift, bend, and stay active throughout the day.
• Compassionate and dedicated towards patient care and client service.
• Gentle, patient handling abilities.
• Ability to lift, bend, and stay active throughout the day.
• Dependable, positive, and adaptable attitude.

Aufgaben

• Care for boarding and hospitalized animals.
• Assist with grooming support as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the hospital and kennel areas.
• Support daily patient care and comfort
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the hospital and kennel areas
• Assist team members as needed to ensure smooth workflow

Kenntnisse

Passion for working with animals

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Gentle, patient handling abilities

Dependable, positive, and adaptable attitude

Ausbildung

Veterinary or animal care experience (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Glenwood Village Pet Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Assistant!

• Role: Pet Care Assistant
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: 4-day work week with rotating Saturday shifts

Glenwood Village Pet Hospital is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Pet Care Assistant who is passionate about patient care and client service. If you enjoy working hands‑on with animals and being part of a supportive, well‑managed practice, we’d love to meet you.

Why Our Pet Care Assistants Love Glenwood Village Pet Hospital

• Established, well‑organized, and team‑focused hospital
• Supportive environment with opportunities for growth
• Variety in your day — no repetitive routine
• Involvement in boarding, grooming, and patient care
• Collaborative team of assistants, technicians, and doctors
• A workplace that genuinely prioritizes work‑life balance
• Positive culture centered on respect and teamwork

What Our Pet Care Assistants Bring

• Prior veterinary, animal care, or kennel experience (preferred)
• Passion for working with animals
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Gentle, patient handling abilities
• Ability to lift, bend, and stay active throughout the day
• Dependable, positive, and adaptable attitude

What You’ll Do

• Care for boarding and hospitalized animals
• Assist with grooming support
• Safely restrain patients for technicians and doctors
• Support daily patient care and comfort
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the hospital and kennel areas
• Assist team members as needed to ensure smooth workflow

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full‑time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full‑time only)
• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full‑time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long‑term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child‑dependent life insurance (full‑time only)
• All US‑based, benefits‑eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full‑time only)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee petsPet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Continuing education allowance
• Six paid holidays (full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference while working alongside a fun and caring team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Glenwood Village Pet Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well‑being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well‑being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work‑life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays