Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Chicago, IL
17 live veterinary assistant listings in Chicago, IL from 10 employers — MedVet has the most openings with 7.
Veterinary Assistant
Companion (Oak Park)
Veterinary Assistant
Petco / Vetco Total Care
Medical Oncology Veterinary Assistant
MedVet
Surgery Veterinary Technician Assistant
MedVet
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Assistant
Pets First Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Assistant
Hyde Park Animal Clinic
Critical Care Veterinary Technician Assistant
MedVet
Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician Assistant
MedVet
Nursing Veterinary Technician Assistant
MedVet
Veterinary Assistant
Uptown Animal Hospital
Veterinary Assistant_ Chicago South Loop 5275
Banfield Pet Hospital
Emergency Veterinary Technician Assistant
MedVet
Veterinary Assistant
Metropolitan Veterinary Center (Chicago)
Veterinary Assistant at North Avenue Animal Hospital
North Avenue Animal Hospital
Radiology Veterinary Technician Assistant
MedVet
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Statewide Illinois figures — this page shows the state estimate because no city-level figure is available for Chicago.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Illinois — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Chicago
10 employers have 17 open veterinary assistant roles in Chicago, led by MedVet with 7 openings.
About This Role
A veterinary assistant supports the medical team with patient restraint, room prep, lab samples, and daily animal care.
Veterinary practices and animal hospitals across the Chicago area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on VeterinaryHires right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01How many veterinary assistant jobs are open in Chicago, IL right now?
As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 17 live veterinary assistant openings in Chicago, IL. They come from 10 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a veterinary assistant earn in Illinois?
The Illinois median for veterinary assistants is $37,480 a year, −2% against the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025, Illinois — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)).
03Which employers are hiring veterinary assistants in Chicago?
The Chicago listings currently come from 10 employers, including MedVet (7), VCA Animal Hospitals (2), and Banfield Pet Hospital (1). 7 other employers have openings too.