Ruffit Oaklawn - Animal Care Assistant - ACA Bather

CityVet Support Staff; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health Savings Account

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Employee discount program

Job summary

CityVet Oak Lawn is seeking an Animal Care Attendant - Bather to provide compassionate care and bathing for our patients. You will handle animals safely, ensure clean housing and enrichment, and support team members in a busy veterinary environment.

The role emphasizes physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and adherence to animal welfare standards, with opportunities to contribute to a caring, patient-focused clinic.

Qualifications

• Lift 50 lbs to waist height.
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide all animals with appropriate housing, bathing, walking, food, water, bedding, toys and other mental stimulation and enrichment, social interaction with humans and, where appropriate, members of own species.
• Monitor health, physically and behaviorally, and rapidly identify any issues or changes that may require special action and report the information to supervisor immediately.
• Accurately record and maintain patient records while the animal is under care at the facility, including vital sign measurements.

Skills

Physical stamina

Animal care empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

At least 18 years of age

Job description

Ruffit Oaklawn - Animal Care Assistant - ACA Bather

Oak Lawn - Ruffit

Your Kind of Care.

At CityVet, care is personal. It’s the way we care for our patients, connect with our clients, and support one another. Our vet-led clinics are built around people who are passionate about making a difference and empowered to provide care in a way that feels authentic to them. When you join CityVet, you’re joining a team that values who you are, invests in where you want to go, and believes the best care starts with people who truly care. That’s Your Kind of Care.

The Animal Care Attendant - Bather (ACA Bather) acts as the primary care provider for all animals under our supervision. The Animal Care Attendant - Bather works to ensure the professional, conscientious, compassionate care of all animals under our care at the facility are met by meeting both the physical and behavioral needs of all patients, with a focus in animal bathing.

• Lift 50 lbs to waist height
• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• Frequent standing, bending, walking, lifting, carrying, and reaching

A day in the life:

• Provide all animals with appropriate housing, bathing, walking, food, water, bedding, toys and other mental stimulation and enrichment, social interaction with humans and, where appropriate, members of own species.
• Monitor health, physically and behaviorally, and rapidly identify any issues or changes that may require special action and report the information to supervisor immediately.
• Accurately record and maintain patient records while the animal is under care at the facility, including vital sign measurements.

Caring For You

We know that caring for people and their pets requires energy, empathy, and resilience, so we make it a priority to care for our people by investing in programs, resources, and benefits that support their professional and personal well-being. Eligible Team Members may choose from a range of benefits that help support them and their families through every stage of life.

• Investment in Your Future. A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 4% employer match, a Health Savings Account option, and growth opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance.Enjoy paid time off and floating holidays, flexible schedules, and paid parental leave.
• Exceptional Health and Supplemental Benefits. Health, Dental (+Adult Ortho option!), Vision, Disability, & Life Insurance, Personal Pet-Care Program, Employee Discount Program.
• Care When You Need It. We provide free telemedicine for all full-time team members and their families, as well as comprehensive in-the-moment mental health benefits through our robust Employee Assistance Program.

Voluntary Self-Identification

Qualified resume submissions are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. If you choose to complete this survey, your responses will be kept confidential. Completion of this form is VOLUNTARY and your decision not to complete it will NOT preclude you from employment consideration.