Veterinary Assistant
Chicago, IL Posted
- $22.00 to $32.00 per hour
- Overnights, 12 hour shifts
- Urgent care
Benefits mentioned: Health insurance, 401(k) or retirement, Paid time off, Pet care discount
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About this job
Urgent Care + General Practice | No Overnights | Flexible Shifts
Burned out by overbooked schedules and lack of support? At Sploot, you'll be part of a team that genuinely has your back — with the mentorship, tools, and culture to help you grow your career in veterinary medicine.What Makes Sploot Different
- Flexible 10–12 hour shifts with varying days per week, no overnights, and schedules provided a minimum of 6 weeks in advance
- Mentorship at every stage — work alongside doctors and technicians who are invested in your growth
- Comprehensive and personalized training programs
- Tech-forward tools including laparoscopic surgery suite and AI scribe software
- Balanced mix of urgent care and wellness cases — no two days are the same
What Makes You a Great Fit
- 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience; emergency or urgent care is a plus but not required
- Team-first mindset — collaborative, communicative, and ready to jump in where needed
- Passionate about delivering best-in-class care to pets and their people
- Organized, detail-oriented, and focused on keeping the clinic running smoothly
- Bonus Points: experience or interest in dentistry or anesthesia
What You'll Do
- Client Support: Create a calm, reassuring experience so pet parents feel confident in their pets' care
- Procedural Support: Assist doctors and technicians with treatments and procedures, including safe and gentle patient restraint
- Clinic Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized clinic environment for pets, clients, and the whole team
- Culture & Teamwork: Live Sploot's core values and contribute to a positive, collaborative clinic culture every day
The Perks of the Pack
- $22-$32/hour, plus 1.5x pay on Sploot-recognized holidays
- Semi-annual reviews for promotions and pay raises, including the ability to move into various leadership roles as available
- Employee Pet Benefits — free, at-cost, or deep discounts on diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries for up to 5 of your own pets
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, legal, and financial counseling for you and your household
- Full reimbursement for passing of the VTNE
- Health, Dental, and Vision with a generous employer contribution; HSA available
- 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
- PTO accrual from day 1 up to 80 hours, and increasing with tenure
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave, and bereavement leave for both human and pet losses
- Free Sploot-branded FIGS scrubs, unlimited snacks, and regular team events
Sploot is an equal opportunity employer and practices continuous hiring in accordance with Illinois state law. We welcome applications year-round and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
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Listed pay $22.00 to $32.00 per hour ($45,760 to $66,560 a year at 2,080 hours). That is 50% above the Illinois median of $18.02 an hour for veterinary assistants. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Vet assistant pay guide
Posted July 1, 2026. Last checked on Sploot Veterinary Care Careers. Interviewing here? 30 questions to ask a clinic
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