Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Illinois
7 live veterinary assistant listings in Illinois from 4 employers — Bond Vet has the most openings with 3.
Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant
American Veterinary Group
Part-Time Urgent Care Weekend Senior Veterinary Assistant
American Veterinary Group
Veterinary Assistant – Wicker Park
Bond Vet
Advanced Veterinary Assistant – Wicker Park
Bond Vet
Veterinary Assistant – Lakeview
Bond Vet
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Practice Partners
Veterinary Assistant - Pekin Veterinary Clinic
PetVet Care Centers
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National figures for veterinary assistants — this page shows the national estimate because no Illinois figure is available for this role.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 national release — SOC 31-9096, Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation).
Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Illinois
4 employers have 7 open veterinary assistant roles in Illinois, led by Bond Vet with 3 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 September 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 7 live veterinary assistant openings in Illinois. They come from 4 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a veterinary assistant earn in the U.S.?
Nationally, veterinary assistants earn a median of $38,150 a year, with the 25th percentile at $35,660 and the 90th at $49,150 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 national release — 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 4 employers, including Bond Vet (3), American Veterinary Group (2), and PetVet Care Centers (1). 1 other employer has openings too.