Veterinary Technician – Chicago, IL

Overview

Are you a skilled CVT/RVT/LVT in Illinois looking for a rewarding job where you’re valued, supported, and never stuck in a rut? Tired of late-night ER shifts or routine clinics that stunt your growth? Join Sploot Veterinary Care in Chicago and discover a better way to do what you love.

Sploot Veterinary Care is a new kind of veterinary clinic, blending Urgent Care and General Practice to provide pets high-quality care when they need it. We were founded by compassionate individuals who wanted to rewrite the rules of vet med – prioritizing our team’s well-being as much as our patients. Our Chicago clinics are tech-forward and innovative, using tools like CoVET AI Scribe for medical notes and offering laparoscopic surgery as a modern, non-invasive option.

Our culture is about collaboration, learning, and fun. We’re building the future of vet care, and we want you to be a part of it.

Why you’ll love working at Sploot: diverse caseload, no overnights, strong team culture, and meaningful impact.

• Partner with Veterinarians to deliver top-notch care, from prepping patients for surgery and monitoring anesthesia to performing treatments and diagnostics.
• Provide compassionate client care by educating and reassuring pet parents during stressful moments and explaining treatments and home care instructions.
• Perform lab and technical skills including collecting blood, running lab tests, placing IV catheters, taking radiographs (including dental x-rays), administering medications and vaccines, and assisting in suturing and wound care.
• Maintain an organized workflow by keeping accurate digital medical records (with help from an AI scribe), restocking supplies, and ensuring equipment is cleaned and sterilized.
• Be a culture champion by embodying core values such as accountability, teamwork, and solution-focus; mentor assistants and foster a positive environment.

• Credentialed Vet Tech in Illinois: Certified/Registered/Licensed Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) with a current Illinois license (or eligibility).
• Experience: At least 1 year of clinical vet tech experience. Emergency/urgent care experience is a plus, but training is available.
• Team Player Attitude: Collaborative, with good communication and a willingness to jump in where needed.
• Efficient & Proactive: Ability to improve processes, stay organized in a busy environment, manage multiple tasks, and maintain accurate records and dosing.
• Compassion & Passion: Demonstrates genuine care for animals and clients and a desire to grow in the field.

Bonus:
Experience in emergency/critical care, dentistry, anesthesia, or advanced skills is welcome for consideration.

• Competitive Pay
  : $26–$30/hour, plus 1.5x pay on Sploot-recognized holidays.
• 401(k):
  Company match to support your future.
• Healthcare
  :
  Health, Dental, and Vision with generous employer contribution; HSA available.
• PTO & Parental Leave
  : 80 hours of PTO (increasing with tenure) and 10 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Licensure & CE
  :
  Full reimbursement for Illinois licensure and up to 10 hours of CE annually.
• Perks
  :
  Scrubs, snacks, team events, and pet care perks for your own pets.
• Note
  :
  Benefits may vary based on experience or qualifications.

Ready to join the Sploot Crew? If you’re ready to elevate your vet tech career with a clinic that truly gets it—where you’ll have variety, support, great pay, and a life outside work—we’d love to meet you. Apply now to become part of the Sploot family and help revolutionize pet care together, one happy pet and vet tech at a time.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates welcome, regardless of background, identity, or paw preference. Sploot is committed to a diverse and inclusive team.