Veterinary Assistant

$22 - $32 per hour

Sploot Veterinary Care

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.

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