Veterinary Technician
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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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Basics
First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Location
Short answers (4)
- Preferred First Name optional
- Were you referred by a current Sploot employee? (If yes, please list their name) optional
- Please share your compensation expectations below.
- Our clinics operate from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays, with 10-hour or 12-hour shifts. Are you available to work flexible shifts during these times? (If no, please share any restrictions)
Pick from a list (4)
- Are you currently a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in the state of Illinois, or in the process of obtaining licensure?
- How did you hear about Sploot? We’d love to know how you found us!
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to legally work in the United States? (For example: employer-sponsored visa such as H-1B, OPT, or similar. U.S. citizens and permanent residents should select “No.”)
- I would like to receive text messages from Sploot Veterinary Care with updates on my application, interview scheduling, and future employment opportunities.
Written answers (1)
- Is there anything else you’d like to include that would be helpful for our team to know? optional