Animal Hospital Attendant

Do you love animals and need a part-time job?  Are you an aspiring vet or vet tech and need experience?

Introduction

LePar Animal Hospital has been servicing the Evergreen Park/Oak Lawn/south Chicagoland area since 1948 and we continue to grow! We need more team members to help us provide amazing care for the companion animals trusted to us and the people who love them.

About Us

LePar Animal Hospital is a well-established & modern 9 doctor practice offering alternative services in addition to progressive conventional medicine.  We have a modest boarding facility so that we can provide care for our patients while their families are away.

Team Member Quote

"LePar has undoubtedly been the greatest work environment I have encountered in my career.  From the technicians, to the reception staff, to the doctors, to management, LePar has the greatest staff I have had the pleasure of working with."  -- LePar Animal Hospital Team Member

About You

We are looking for a gentle and compassionate hospital assistant with a mature demeanor and passion for working with animals to join our team at our animal hospital in Evergreen Park.  Although qualified candidates will have some dog and cat handling experience, experience working in an animal hospital or shelter are pluses but not required, as we are more than happy to train and support the right candidate! 

About This Role

• assist veterinary technicians in caring for patients by providing gentle restraint for medical treatments, walking hospitalized and surgery patients, and maintaining clean accommodations for them
• clean and sterilize surgical instruments and assist in maintaining cleanliness of treatment areas and surgery and dental suites
• perform housekeeping tasks around the hospital including laundry and general cleaning
• bathe dogs as needed
• ensure the safety and comfort of all animals on the premises
• upkeep of general cleanliness of the hospital
• assisting in cleaning up after each surgery
• upkeep of cleanliness of hospital grounds
• maintaining cleanliness of rooms after appointments

Available hours include 7am - 2pm Mon-Sat, 4pm until about 8pm Mon-Fri, and 4pm until around 7pm on Saturdays.  Sundays we are closed.

What We Offer You

• Competitive pay based on experience
  
• Multiple staff discounts
  
• Annual Sox game
  
• Bonus.ly employee recognition and rewards

If a position were to open up, we may also train the right candidate to become a veterinary assistant!

It’s Time to Apply

We are committed to helping each other learn, grow, and achieve as part of our hospital, so if you are interested in working with animals in a positive and nurturing workplace culture, apply today.  We look forward to hearing from you!