Veterinary Assistant

Sploot Veterinary Care

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Flexible 10–12 hour shifts with varying days per week, no overnights, and schedules provided a minimum of 6 weeks in advance. Client Support: Create a calm, reassuring experience so pet parents feel confident in their pets' care.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois

    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, 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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