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Kennel Assistant

Job in Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois, 60559, USA
Listing for: Urban Veterinary Associates
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
    Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 - 16 USD Hourly USD 15.00 16.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: KENNEL ASSISTANT

Urban Veterinary Associates

$15–$16/hour | Entry-Level | Paid Training

Love animals? Hate boring jobs? Want coworkers who don’t suck?

Description

We’re hiring a Kennel Attendant to help care for our hospitalized pets and keep our hospital running smoothly.

This is a hands‑on, always‑moving job where you’ll work with dogs, cats, and a team that actually supports each other.

What Your Day Looks Like
  • Walking hospitalized dogs (fresh air included)
  • Feeding pets and helping with basic meds (we train you)
  • Cleaning kennels, cages, treatment areas, and surgery spaces
  • Doing laundry (yes, lots of it — this is vet med)
  • Giving hospitalized pets comfort, attention, and TLC
  • Watching for anything “off” and telling the medical team
  • Helping pets go home clean, comfy, and loved

No experience? Totally okay. We’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Schedule (Showing Up Matters)

This job only works if everyone shows up — our patients depend on it.

  • Mon, Tues, Fri: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • 1–2 Saturdays/month: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

If you’re reliable, on time, and don’t ghost your job — you’re already winning.

Why People Like Working Here
  • Team wellness matters – we have each other’s backs
  • Proactively free‑solo – see something? fix it, help out, jump in.
  • Our reputation = trust – we do right by pets and people
  • Perpetual improvement – learning is part of the job

Translation: no drama, no toxic vibes, just a solid team doing good work.

You’ll Be a Good Fit If You
  • Genuinely like animals (even the messy, anxious ones)
  • Can stay on your feet and move all day
  • Are dependable and take responsibility seriously
  • Want a job that actually matters
  • Are curious about vet med, animal care, or healthcare (not required, just cool!)
Requirements
  • You’ll lift up to ~50 lbs (help is always available)
  • There will be smells, noise, fur, and bodily fluids
  • Some pets are scared or spicy — we’ll teach you how to handle them safely
Why This Is a Great First Job
  • Real veterinary hospital experience
  • Learn animal handling and basic medical care
  • Supportive team that teaches, not yells
  • Looks great if you’re thinking about vet school, tech school, or animal science

If you want a job that’s fun, meaningful, and fast‑paced — and you can consistently show up — we’d love to meet you.

Apply now and join the Urban Vet crew

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