How much does an Animal Care Attendant make in Chicago, IL? The average Animal Care Attendant salary in Chicago, IL is $44,433 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $42,589 and $49,535. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Amerit Consulting - San Francisco , CA
Our client, a Medical Center facility under the aegis of a California Public Ivy university and one of the largest health delivery systems in California, seeks an accomplished Animal Care Technician
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Surf Paws Animal Hospital - Honolulu County , HI
Animal Care and Handling skills * Client Communication and Relationship Building skills * Attention to Detail and Problem-Solving abilities * Experience working in a veterinary clinic or hospital
LinkedIn - 17 days ago
ANGEL OF MERCY ANIMAL CRITICAL CARE, INC. - San Antonio , TX
Associate DVM Position (Evening shift- 1 DVM and Overnight shift- 1 DVM) · Urgent/emergency care · Accepts preventive Care/wellness patient · Hospital has digital x-ray, MLS laser, Samsung ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Best Friends Animal Society - Kanab , UT
... Animal Society's no-kill mission and organizational success. Specialists may receive intensive ... medical care including but not limited to intravenous injections, blood draws, medicating ...
LinkedIn - 2 days ago
Cass County Animal Hospital - Logansport , IN
Associate Veterinarian Opening Cass County Animal Hospital is a well-established, privately owned ... We have many longstanding, loyal clients who have entrusted us to care for their pets from puppy ...
barefoot student - 12 days ago
Bay Breeze Animal Clinic - Rockport , TX
Texas Gulf Coast Associate Veterinarian - 30 minutes from Corpus Christi Bay Breeze Animal Clinic ... care to small animals in Rockport, TX, since 2008, and we are eager to welcome a third veterinarian ...
JobGet - 27 days ago

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