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ACP Admin - Vice President of Animal Care & Conservation Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Brookfield, IL

$139,265.31–$154,932.65 / year

Works with ACP staff and other AHWS specialists to oversee the care of the collection, including but not limited to: monitoring the health and reproductive status of the animals, monitoring, assessing, and responding to indicators of well-being; assist in the determination and support of training and enrichment to support animal visibility goals; identifying the need for special dietary and/or medical treatment; to gather research and other data needed in the care of the collection; and other activities as appropriate. *In coordination with the SVP, assists in overseeing the activities of contractors and BZC staff during major construction, maintenance, and repair projects, and coordinates with other areas and staff as appropriate, to ensure the health and safety of the animal collection, projects are completed on time and within budget, and that the final projects meet BZC requirements for quality, health and safety, guest satisfaction, etc.

22 days ago

HFPZ/Wild Encounters - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal) Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Brookfield, IL

$15.90–$18.41 / hour

BASIC FUNCTION: This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago ("BZC") by providing general high-quality care for the welfare of the collection and performing related work of maintaining buildings, grounds, and interpretives in assigned area under close supervision. At just over three acres, Hamill Family Wild Encounters is geared toward guests of all ages, and features unforgettable hands-on experiences that include opportunities to touch and feed animals, including parakeets and goats.

1 day ago

Vice President Animal Care & Conservation Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Brookfield, IL

$139,265.31–$154,932.65 / year

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20 days ago

Primates - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal) Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Brookfield, IL

The Seasonal Animal Care Specialist - Primates contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago ("BZC") by providing general high-quality care for the welfare of the collection and performing related work of maintaining buildings, grounds, and interpretives in assigned area under close supervision. In the Summer 2025, Bramsen Tropical Forests opened, an unprecedented habitat for Primates emulating the natural homes of primates around the world including spider monkeys, orangutans, and Western lowland gorillas.

29 days ago

Herps - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal) Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Brookfield, IL

BASIC FUNCTION: This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago ("BZC") by providing general high-quality care for the welfare of the collection and performing related work of maintaining buildings, grounds, and interpretives in assigned area under close supervision. Preferred animal experience: Experience working with reptiles and amphibians in a captive setting preferred; experience building and maintaining small aquatic systems also preferred.

20 days ago

Animal Care Specialist Primates (Seasonal) Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Brookfield, IL

29 days ago

Volunteer Animal Care The Grove Glenview Park District

Glenview, IL

Volunteers are responsible for providing daily care and feeding for The Grove's display animals (reptiles, fish, birds, etc.) and cleaning and upkeep of cages and exhibits. With 150 acres of ecologically diverse land preserved and maintained by the Glenview Park District, The Grove National Historic Landmark is on the Park District's busiest attractions.

30+ days ago

Animal Care Specialist Petco Animal Supplies Stores

River Forest, Illinois

We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. About Petco: We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it.

10 days ago

Animal Care Specialist Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.

River Forest, IL

$13–$22 / hour

We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. About Petco: We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years - from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it.

9 days ago

ACP Admin - Vice President Of Animal Care & Conservation Chicago Zoological Society

Brookfield, IL

$139,265.31–$154,932.65 / year

Works with ACP staff and other AHWS specialists to oversee the care of the collection, including but not limited to: monitoring the health and reproductive status of the animals, monitoring, assessing, and responding to indicators of well-being; assist in the determination and support of training and enrichment to support animal visibility goals; identifying the need for special dietary and/or medical treatment; to gather research and other data needed in the care of the collection; and other activities as appropriate. In coordination with the SVP, assists in overseeing the activities of contractors and BZC staff during major construction, maintenance, and repair projects, and coordinates with other areas and staff as appropriate, to ensure the health and safety of the animal collection, projects are completed on time and within budget, and that the final projects meet BZC requirements for quality, health and safety, guest satisfaction, etc.

21 days ago

Store Team Member (Cashier, Stocker, Animal Care) Pet Supplies Plus

Chicago (W Foster Ave), Illinois

Part time

Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 31 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2026 Franchise 500® list and is the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. With 770+ locations in 44 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services.

30+ days ago

Animal Care Student Worker North Central College

Naperville, IL

Yes Posting Number ST000927 Position Title Animal Care Student Worker Department Biology Division College of Arts & Sciences Supervisor Dr. Gregory Ruthig Supervisor Title Associate Professor of Biology Description of Job Duties. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or humanresources@hr.noctrl.edu.

30+ days ago

Herps - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal) Chicago Zoological Society

Brookfield, IL

BASIC FUNCTION: This position contributes to the success of Brookfield Zoo Chicago ("BZC") by providing general high-quality care for the welfare of the collection and performing related work of maintaining buildings, grounds, and interpretives in assigned area under close supervision. Preferred animal experience: Experience working with reptiles and amphibians in a captive setting preferred; experience building and maintaining small aquatic systems also preferred.

19 days ago

Primates - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal) Chicago Zoological Society

Brookfield, IL

29 days ago

Veterinarian Veterinary Practice Partners

Montgomery, IL

$120,000–$130,000 / year

Montgomery, IL: Located just 45 minutes from the bustling downtown Chicago and scenic Starved Rock, Montgomery, Illinois, offers the best of both worlds – suburban comfort and easy access to outdoor adventure, live music and family-friendly activities. State-of-the-Art Facility: Our large, modern hospital features eight updated exam rooms, a fully equipped surgical suite with a surgical laser, digital radiography, ultrasound (including a small wireless probe), and an in-house IDEXX laboratory.

30+ days ago

Temporary Externship for Veterinary Students DuPage County Illinois

Wheaton, IL

As an open-admission animal shelter, DCAS provides care for a diverse population of animals, giving externs a unique opportunity to develop clinical skills while supporting animals in need. DuPage County Animal Services (DCAS) offers a hands-on veterinary externship designed for students seeking meaningful experience in shelter medicine, surgery, and community-based animal care.

30+ days ago

Store Shift Supervisor Pet Supplies Plus of LaGrange

La Grange, IL

Part time

Ability to operate all equipment, including a forklift, to run the store is important, as well as the abiilty to climb ladders, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds (that cat litter can be heavy!). Providing exceptional, neighborly service at every opportunity during your work day, you will: assist a neighbor in choosing the perfect toy for a lab who loves to fetch.

30+ days ago

Store Shift Supervisor Pet Supplies Plus

Arlington Heights (W Golf Rd), Illinois

30+ days ago

Junior Groomer Petco Animal Supplies Stores

Norridge, Illinois

Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, perform daily and weekly cleaning duties in the salon and in adherence to Petco hygiene and sanitation policies, other cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned, including but not limited to cleaning air filters, vents, and drains. Under close supervision of experienced groomers, perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning according to the pet parents’ instructions and in adherence to company policies and procedures.

9 days ago

Junior Groomer Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.

Downers Grove, IL

$10–$19.50 / hour

Maintain a clean and safe grooming area and salon, disinfect and sanitize grooming tools and equipment, perform daily and weekly cleaning duties in the salon and in adherence to Petco hygiene and sanitation policies, other cleaning and maintenance tasks as assigned, including but not limited to cleaning air filters, vents, and drains. Under close supervision of experienced groomers, perform limited grooming services including bathing, drying, nail trimming, brushing, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning according to the pet parents' instructions and in adherence to company policies and procedures.

30+ days ago

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Animal Shelter Jobs in Aurora, IL

ACP Admin - Vice President of Animal Care & Conservation Brookfield Zoo Chicago

HFPZ/Wild Encounters - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal) Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Vice President Animal Care & Conservation Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Primates - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal) Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Herps - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal) Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Animal Care Specialist Primates (Seasonal) Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Volunteer Animal Care The Grove Glenview Park District

Animal Care Specialist Petco Animal Supplies Stores

Animal Care Specialist Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.

ACP Admin - Vice President Of Animal Care & Conservation Chicago Zoological Society

Store Team Member (Cashier, Stocker, Animal Care) Pet Supplies Plus

Animal Care Student Worker North Central College

Herps - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal) Chicago Zoological Society

Primates - Animal Care Specialist (Seasonal) Chicago Zoological Society

Veterinarian Veterinary Practice Partners

Temporary Externship for Veterinary Students DuPage County Illinois

Store Shift Supervisor Pet Supplies Plus of LaGrange

Store Shift Supervisor Pet Supplies Plus

Junior Groomer Petco Animal Supplies Stores

Junior Groomer Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.

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