Pet Care Attendant - Round Lake, IL

Vetcor; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a caring and dependable Kennel Attendant in Round Lake to support animal care at their facility. Responsibilities include walking dogs, feeding, cleaning, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for the pets. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal welfare and a basic understanding of animal behavior, alongside the physical capability to handle demanding tasks.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition Support Program

Health Insurance including dental and vision

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Friendly attitude and great teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for animal welfare.
• Willingness to take direction from veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Walk dogs, feed pets, and clean kennels.
• Keep common areas tidy and welcoming.
• Monitor animal behavior and report concerning issues.

Skills

Understanding of animal behavior

Ability to handle animals safely

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Job description

Who we are

Do you love being around animals and don’t mind getting a little fur on your clothes? We’re looking for a caring, dependable Kennel Attendant to help care for the pets in our facility. While we mostly work with dogs and cats, we’d love someone who’s comfortable and familiar with all kinds of furry (and maybe even feathery or scaly) friends!

In this role, you’ll be walking dogs, feeding our animal guests, cleaning kennels, and keeping our common areas tidy and welcoming. If you’ve spent time caring for animals—whether as a job, a volunteer, or just as a lifelong pet lover—you could be a great fit! You’ll also need to be able to keep up with some of our more energetic pups, so being physically active is a plus.

At Round Lake, we value employee wellbeing and offer great benefits, including:

Financial Benefits:

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits:

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance
• 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
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits:

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

What We’re Looking For:

• A good understanding of animal behavior and basic care needs

• The ability to safely handle animals and lift things like large bags of food or supplies

• A friendly attitude and great communication skills—teamwork makes the dream work!

• A genuine passion for animal welfare

• Willingness to take direction from veterinarians and vet techs

• Calm and gentle handling skills to keep pets feeling safe

• Basic math and measuring skills (for food and medication)

• Attention to detail for keeping accurate records of care, behavior, or any incidents

• Availability to work weekends and holidays—we never take a day off from caring!

If you're the kind of person who talks to every dog you pass on the street and takes pride in a clean, happy environment for pets, we’d love to meet you!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values ofRound Lake Animal 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.