Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Illinois
62 live veterinary assistant listings in Illinois from 28 employers — Banfield Pet Hospital has the most openings with 17.
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
Companion (Oak Park)
Veterinary Assistant
Hawthorne Park Animal Care Center
Veterinary Assistant
Petco / Vetco Total Care
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Practice Partners
Veterinary Assistant
Kruger Animal Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
Genoa Animal Hospital · AmeriVet Veterinary Partners
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
Medical Oncology Veterinary Assistant
MedVet
Veterinary Assistant at Alton Animal Clinic
Alton Animal Clinic
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospitals
Veterinary Assistant at Arlington Park Veterinary Hospital
Arlington Park Veterinary Hospital
Pet Care Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
Companion (Round Lake)
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
Veterinary Assistant at Vernon Hills Animal Hospital
Vernon Hills Animal Hospital
Surgery Veterinary Technician Assistant
MedVet
Veterinary Assistant at Pet Wellness Center
Pet Wellness Center
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Statewide Illinois figures for veterinary assistants.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Illinois — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Illinois
28 employers have 62 open veterinary assistant roles in Illinois, led by Banfield Pet Hospital with 17 openings.
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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 Illinois 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 Illinois right now?
As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 62 live veterinary assistant openings in Illinois. They come from 28 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 Illinois?
The Illinois listings currently come from 28 employers, including Banfield Pet Hospital (17), MedVet (7), and VCA Animal Hospitals (7). 25 other employers have openings too.