Pet Care Attendant Rockford, IL

Who we are

Bellwood Animal Hospital is Hiring a Pet Care Attendant!

Position DetailsRole: Pet Care AttendantStatus: Part-TimeSalary: Negotiable and based on experienceSchedule: Hours to be discussed during the interview process. Rotating Saturdays required.

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, a 529 Savings Plan, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Sick Time / Paid Time Off, employee pet discounts, free or discounted lab work for employee pets, and additional health and wellness benefits based on eligibility

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Predictable scheduling, no nights or holiday hours, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Looking for a Pet Care Attendant role where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your team genuinely enjoys working together?

Bellwood Animal Hospital is a five-doctor small animal and exotic practice in Rockford, Illinois, known for providing high-quality medicine and exceptional client service. We're looking for a Pet Care Attendant who is passionate about patient care, teamwork, and creating a clean, comfortable environment for the animals entrusted to us.

If you enjoy staying active, helping wherever needed, and being part of a supportive veterinary team, you may have just found your next home.

Why Our Pet Care Attendants Love It Here

• Predictable scheduling and respect for your time
• No nights, on-call shifts, or holiday hours
• Rotating Saturdays so you can still enjoy your weekends
• Supportive team that genuinely helps one another
• A "better together" culture where wins are shared and challenges aren't faced alone
• Mentorship and training to help you continue building your animal-care skills
• A team that values learning and encourages professional development
• An environment where questions are welcomed and growth is expected
• The opportunity to work in a five-doctor small animal and exotic practice

What Our Pet Care Attendants Do

• Provide compassionate daily care for animals in the hospital
• Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, runs, treatment areas, and other patient-care spaces
• Feed, water, walk, and monitor patients according to hospital protocols
• Complete laundry and help maintain appropriate sanitation standards throughout the hospital
• Observe patients for changes in behavior or condition and communicate concerns to the medical team
• Assist teammates with safe patient handling and movement as needed
• Keep animal-care areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards
• Restock supplies and help maintain an efficient hospital environment
• Support hospital cleanliness across treatment and kennel areas
• Jump in wherever needed to help keep the day running smoothly

What You'll Bring

• A genuine passion for animal care and patient well-being
• Comfort working in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Previous veterinary clinic, hospital, boarding, or animal-care experience preferred but not required
• Compassionate and professional communication skills
• Excellent multitasking skills and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to jump in without waiting to be asked
• Positive attitude, reliability, and a team-first approach
• Strong attention to cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards
• Familiarity with veterinary terminology and hospital workflows is a plus
• Willingness to learn and continue developing your animal-care skills

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

At Bellwood Animal Hospital, Pet Care Attendants are an important part of the entire veterinary team. Your work helps keep patients comfortable, the hospital organized, and the medical team ready to provide exceptional care.

You'll be surrounded by teammates who support one another, share what they know, and recognize that great veterinary medicine takes everyone working together. Add predictable scheduling, opportunities to learn, and a culture that values your contributions, and you'll find a workplace where you can continue growing while making a difference every day.

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health 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)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child for eligible full-time employees after one year of service. In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you're looking for an animal-care position where teamwork matters, learning is encouraged, and your contributions make a difference for patients every day, we'd love to learn more about you.

Apply today and discover what makes Bellwood Animal Hospital a rewarding place to grow your veterinary career!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Bellwood Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We're committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their full potential.