Veterinary Technician

Urgent Care + General Practice | No Overnights | Flexible Shifts

Burned out by overbooked schedules and lack of support? At Sploot, you'll practice high-quality medicine alongside an exceptional team — with the tools, mentorship, and work-life balance to actually love what you do.

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 
• Highly skilled nursing team + up to 3:1 Nurse to DVM ratio
• 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
• Strong pre-visit triage so you walk into every appointment prepared

What Makes You a Great Fit

• RVT, CVT, or LVT — Current Veterinary Technician License in the state of Illinois
• 1+ year of vet tech experience; emergency or urgent care is a plus but not required
• Team-first mindset — collaborative, communicative, and willing to jump in where needed
• Organized and proactive in a fast-paced environment, with a sharp eye for detail
• Compassionate with pets, patient with clients, and motivated to keep growing
• Bonus Points: experience or interest in dentistry or anesthesia

What You'll Do

• Clinical Partnership: Support veterinarians with surgery prep, anesthesia monitoring, treatments, and diagnostics
• Technical & Lab Skills: Perform blood draws, lab work, IV catheter placement, radiographs, medication and vaccine administration, and wound care assistance
• Client Education & Support: Guide and reassure pet parents by clearly communicating care plans and at-home instructions
• Clinic Operations: Maintain accurate digital records (with AI scribe support), restock supplies, and keep equipment clean and sterilized
• Culture & Mentorship: Contribute to a positive, solutions-focused team environment and support the growth of veterinary assistants

The Perks of the Pack

• $26–$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 
• Full reimbursement for Illinois technician licensure +  up to $400 of CE reimbursement annually  
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, legal, and financial counseling for you and your household
• Employee Pet Benefits — free, at-cost, or deep discounts on diagnostics, treatments, and surgeries for up to 5 of your own pets
• 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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