20 Best jobs in Des Plaines, IL (Hiring Now!)

Ward / Kennel Staff
Veterinary Specialty Center —Bannockburn, IL
This position is full-time, entry-level, physically demanding yet very rewarding. Safely approaches and restrains patients as needed during treatments and exams…
From $17 an hour
Early Childhood Teacher and Teacher Assistant
Kensington School —Park Ridge, IL
Kensington Lead Teachers work with our Teacher Assistants to develop lesson plans based on our Project Based Learning topics, participate in staff trainings &…
$16 - $18 an hour
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SWIM TEACHER
BEAR PADDLE SERVICES —Niles, IL
Comfort in the water and basic swimming knowledge preferred. Full time positions available with consistent schedules. $14 - $18/hour starting wage.
$14 - $18 an hour
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Production Administrator
Victors Home Solutions —Wood Dale, IL
Create production documents for installation crews to use in the field. Take status calls and report back to customers with updates.
$25 an hour
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Team Member - Des Plaines
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin & Metropolitan Chicago —Des Plaines, IL
Our Donation Attendants support the Goodwill Mission by greeting and thanking donors while carefully accepting their donations. 20% store discount on purchases.
From $14 an hour
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Assistant Shop Leader
Floyd's 99 Barbershop —Schaumburg, IL
Active Cosmetology or Barber license in the state of employment. Employee Assistance Program (discounted or free counseling, financial planning, child and…
$20 - $21 an hour
Delivery Driver (No Drug Test Needed) - $18/hr Starting
Starfleet Logistics —Mount Prospect, IL
Safety is our top priority while driving and delivering packages. As a delivery driver you will move quickly from the van to the delivery location and back to…
$18 - $22 an hour
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Property Manager
Inland Residential Real Estate Services, Inc. —Berwyn, IL
Makes courtesy calls with recent move-in/move-outs. Ability to travel to attend various company gatherings either in the general vicinity of your home property…
$70,000 - $75,000 a year
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Swim Instructor - Arlington Heights
Chicago Swim School —Arlington Heights, IL
Paid training - including CPR/First aid/Lifeguard certification reimbursement. As a swim instructor, you will spend your time directly working with students and…
Up to $20 an hour
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In Home Caregiver (60070, 60062, 60004, 60025, 60016)
MedTec Healthcare & Private Duty —Wheeling, IL
Emotional care: Providing companionship and emotional support while engaging in meaningful conversations with the client. Benefits of Working With MedTec:*.
$17.00 - $17.50 an hour
Orangetheory Fitness Sales Associate
Perloff Providence Venture —Mount Prospect, IL
Selling memberships to help the studio thrive. Greeting everyone who enters the studio with enthusiasm, energy and knowledge. Job Types: Part-time, Full-time.
$14 - $16 an hour
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Leasing Manager
Confidential —Arlington Heights, IL
Proven experience in property leasing or related field. Utilize Yardi or similar software for lease management and data entry.
$19.40 - $20.37 an hour
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HR Associate/Recruiter
The Garlands of Barrington —Barrington, IL
Responsible for managing the Garlands Human Resources’ Profile on the internet’s professional networking sites, recruiting sites, social media sites and…
Estimated: $42.8K - $54.2K a year
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World Languages 24-25 School-Year
Noble Schools —Chicago, IL
Moreover, for professionals who do not currently hold an in use teaching license, the Noble Licensure Program offers a robust set of programs and corresponding…
$60,000 - $84,000 a year
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Housekeeping *$1,500 Sign-On Bonus*
The Garlands of Barrington —Barrington, IL
Complete residential unit repair work orders immediately and in a quality manner. Thoroughly clean all rooms in each residential unit to meet and exceed the…
Estimated: $30.9K - $39.1K a year
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Part-Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator
Dayton Freight —Des Plaines, IL
Complete pre and post trip inspections on all dock equipment. Be available for irregular work schedules, alternating work shifts and/or assignments.
From $22.85 an hour
20h
Patient Access Specialist- Customer Service, Full time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, or WI)
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare —Chicago, IL
Proficiency in computer data-entry/typing. Verifies insurance eligibility and benefit levels through the use of online tools (NDAS, ASF, etc.) or over the phone…
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1h
Floral Clerk
Marianos —Des Plaines, IL
Looking for a reliable/friendly associate for our floral department. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time. Pay: $14.75 - $15.25 per hour.
$14.75 - $15.25 an hour
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14d
Maintenance Supervisor
Josselyn —Northbrook, IL
Performs building inspections and make recommendations for maintenance, repairs, and improvement of building systems such as structural, roofing, carpentry,…
$45,000 - $50,000 a year
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6d
Cashier/Budtender - Okay Cannabis - Wheeling Dispensary
Nature's Grace and Wellness —Wheeling, IL
Must possess a valid license or state ID. Answer the phone, take messages, and direct calls to the proper. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion…
$17 an hour
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Ward / Kennel Staff

Veterinary Specialty Center - Bannockburn, IL

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Job Details

Full-time From $17 an hour

Benefits

Continuing education credits
Health savings account
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
401(k) 6% Match
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Referral program
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Heavy lifting
Patient monitoring
Veterinary experience

Full Job Description

Description:

We are looking for a responsible, hardworking individual with emotional maturity to work alongside our energetic and dedicated staff. This position is full-time, entry-level, physically demanding yet very rewarding.

Key responsibilities:

Safely approaches and restrains patients as needed during treatments and exams
Walking and caring for pre-op and post-op patients
Monitoring patients and keeping accurate records
Admitting and releasing patients
Cleaning of runs & cages to maintain high standards of care
Stocking all departments with food, towels, and blankets for our patients

Starting salary is $17.00/hr, but may be more based on experience.

Benefits:

Generous Salary
Ownership Thinking Bonuses
Employee Volunteer Program (we pay you to volunteer)
Financial Hardship Loans (we help when you need it most)
Quarterly Employee Social Events (bowling, zoo, baseball game, fall festival, etc.)
On-site Bistro (fresh salads, sandwiches, snacks, drinks, and incidentals)
Holiday Pay
Generous Overtime Opportunities
Generous Employee Referral Bonuses
Birthday and Anniversary Bonuses
Regular Lunchtime Food Truck Visits
401k Match Up to 6% (unheard of in the veterinary industry)
Health Insurance (domestic partnerships included)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Free Telehealth Services
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Free Pet Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Free Employee Assistance Program (financial, legal, and mental health services)
Free Premium Scrubs/uniform

Please note: Starting wage may be higher than listed depending on your experience.

Veterinary Specialty Center is guided by the belief that companion animals deserve state-of-the-art medical care in a kind and comforting environment. The courage of our patients, the loyalty of their human families, and the devotion of our referral veterinarians inspire our vision. It is sustained by the contributions of our compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated staff and built upon a tradition of providing unsurpassed healthcare for animals.

At Veterinary Specialty Center we believe that the enormous impact of the high-tech, state-of-the-art services we provide compels us to expand our mission. We not only want VSC to be an organization that is good but an organization that does good; for our patients, clients, referring veterinarians, staff, community, and the environment. We take this social and environmental responsibility very seriously; it shapes our unique culture and guides our growth and business decisions.

It’s the reason we were named a Chicago Tribune Top 100 Workplace
It’s the reason we were the first veterinary hospital in the US to receive B-Corporation Certification
It’s the reason why we were the first hospital in the Chicago-area to achieve VetCot Trauma Certification (one of just twelve veterinary hospitals internationally)

This helps differentiate us from other specialty hospitals. We lead the way in progressive medical treatments and are one of the few private hospitals in the country and the first in Illinois to offer –

3 Tesla MRI
64-Slice CT Scan
Hemodialysis
Plasmapheresis
Apheresis/Immunotherapy
Stents
Non-invasive cardiac surgical procedures
Hip replacements for small dogs and cats
In-house Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory with a Pathologist on staff
High flow oxygen therapy
Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass surgery

Veterinary Specialty Center is the first veterinary hospital in the United States to become a Certified B Corporation.

As a Certified B Corporation, we at VSC believe:

That we must be the change we seek in the world.
That business ought to be conducted as if people and places mattered.
That, through their products, practices, and profits, businesses should aspire to do no harm and work to benefit all.
To do so requires that we act with the understanding that we are each dependent upon another and thus responsible for each other and future generations.

Veterinary Specialty Center is proud to be a B-corporation focused on making life better for our employees, their families, our patients, our clients, our community, and our environment. We have taken the journey through ten rigorous steps to ensure we are making a lasting impact in terms of performance, transparency, and accountability. To learn more, visit the B-Corp website at www.bcorporation.net.

Veterinary Specialty Center a 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care hospital has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional individual to join our team in an exciting environment. Our Ward/Kennel attendants learn how much they enjoy the veterinary field so they often move up within the hospital and become Veterinary Technician Assistants or they even decide to go back to school and become Veterinary Technicians or Veterinarians.

Come work at an animal hospital with competitive salaries, incredible benefits, and continuing education programs. This is a great opportunity for you to gain experience in the veterinary field and to make a difference in the lives of our patients!

Veterinary Specialty Center provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or veteran status.

Women-led organization
Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
Age-inclusive
Diversity and inclusion training or programs
Paid time off

Requirements:

Job Requirements:

Ability to remain on feet for an 8-hour shift
Ability to handle a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and closely within a team
Punctuality and dependability
Heavy lifting of 30+lbs

A “Cover letter” stating why you would be a great fit for our team and a “Resume” is required in order to be considered.

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jobs in Des Plaines, IL

Ward / Kennel Staff

Early Childhood Teacher and Teacher Assistant

SWIM TEACHER

Production Administrator

Team Member - Des Plaines

Assistant Shop Leader

Delivery Driver (No Drug Test Needed) - $18/hr Starting

Property Manager

Swim Instructor - Arlington Heights

In Home Caregiver (60070, 60062, 60004, 60025, 60016)

Orangetheory Fitness Sales Associate

Leasing Manager

HR Associate/Recruiter

World Languages 24-25 School-Year

Housekeeping $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Part-Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator

Patient Access Specialist- Customer Service, Full time, Days (Remote - Must reside in IL, IN, IA, or WI)

Floral Clerk

Maintenance Supervisor

Cashier/Budtender - Okay Cannabis - Wheeling Dispensary

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