Veterinary Assistant

Sploot Veterinary Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Pet benefits

Health, dental, vision

401(k) with match

PTO and parental leave

Scrubs, snacks, team events

Job summary

Sploot Veterinary Care in Illinois is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for urgent care and general practice. No overnights, flexible 10–12 hour shifts, and a mentorship-focused environment with modern tech tools.

You will support doctors and technicians, assist with treatments, and help maintain a well-run, welcoming clinic for pets and their families. Come join a team that values collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of veterinary assistant experience; emergency or urgent care is a plus but not required.
• Team-first mindset and collaborative approach; ready to jump in where needed.
• Passionate about delivering best-in-class care to pets and their people.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to keep the clinic running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Client Support: create a calm, reassuring experience for pet parents.
• Procedural Support: assist doctors and technicians with treatments and safe patient restraint.
• Clinic Upkeep: maintain a clean, organized clinic environment for pets, clients, and staff.
• Culture & Teamwork: uphold Sploot's values and contribute to a positive clinic culture.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Team collaboration

Customer service

Organizational skills

Tools

Laparoscopic tools

AI scribe software

Job description

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
• Mentorship at every stage - work alongside doctors and technicians who are invested in your growth
• 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
• Employee Pet Benefits - free, at-cost, or deep discounts for up to 5 of your own pets
• Health, Dental, and Vision with a generous employer contribution; HSA available
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO, and up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
• 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.