Animal Care Attendant
Compensation
$15.4 – $16.4 /yr
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
La Grange, IL
Schedule
Evening shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Animal Care Attendant role is onsite in La Grange, IL. Compensation is $15.40–$16.40 per hour. The position is with Countryside Veterinary Center, a full-service veterinary hospital in Countryside, Illinois. The attendant helps maintain a safe, clean environment for animals and supports veterinarians, technicians, grooming staff, and clients. The work contributes to daily hospital care through animal handling, kennel upkeep, prescribed feeding, and medication assistance.
What you'll do
- Supervise groups of pets and restrain animals
- clean and maintain kennels, hospital areas, and equipment
- provide fresh bedding and water
- prepare and distribute prescribed diets
- assist doctors and technicians
- support client service and education
- prepare and administer medications
- assist grooming staff with bathing and handling.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- animal care attendantla grange ilcountryside veterinary centerveterinary hospitalanimal handlingkennel caremedication assistanceclient serviceprescribed dietsweekend availabilityevening availabilityholiday availability$15.40–$16.40
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Why this role
The posting says animal handling experience is preferred but the employer will train the right individual; weekend, evening, and holiday availability is requested.
About the employer
Countryside Veterinary Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 54
- Industry
- Veterinary Services
- Occupation code
- 39-2021.00
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