Pet Care Assistant - Glenwood, IL

Glenwood Village Pet Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Assistant!Position DetailsRole: Pet Care AssistantStatus: Full-timeSalary: Negotiable and based on experienceSchedule: 4-day work week with rotating Saturday shiftsGlenwood 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 HospitalEstablished, well-organized, and team-focused hospitalSupportive environment with opportunities for growthVariety in your day — no repetitive routineInvolvement in boarding, grooming, and patient careCollaborative team of assistants, technicians, and doctorsA workplace that genuinely prioritizes work-life balancePositive culture centered on respect and teamworkExcellent benefits supporting your well-beingWhat Our Pet Care Assistants BringPrior veterinary, animal care, or kennel experience (preferred)Passion for working with animalsStrong teamwork and communication skillsGentle, patient handling abilitiesAbility to lift, bend, and stay active throughout the dayDependable, positive, and adaptable attitudeWhat You’ll DoCare for boarding and hospitalized animalsAssist with grooming supportSafely restrain patients for technicians and doctorsSupport daily patient care and comfortMaintain the cleanliness and organization of the hospital and kennel areasAssist team members as needed to ensure smooth workflowBenefits You Can’t BeatFinancial BenefitsA flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings PlanFlexible Spending Account (full-time only)529 Savings PlanTuition Support Program (full-time only)Referral bonus programWellness BenefitsHealth 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 OffFree/discounted lab work for all employee petsPet discounts on services and productsPet food discount programWorkplace BenefitsQuarterly Team Rewards Bonus ProgramProfessional development opportunitiesContinuing education allowanceUniform allowanceLifestyle BenefitsSix paid holidays (full-time only)Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee discount programJoin 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.

Created: 2026-02-23