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Animal Care Jobs in Illinois

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Chicago, IL2 days ago

$23.50–$28.75

We sit at the intersection of quality-first medicine and people-first culture, providing a supportive, growth-minded environment for our teams—and unparalleled service for today's pet parents. From surgical support and anesthesia monitoring to diagnostics and patient education, your technical expertise and compassion help shape each pet's experience.

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Downers Grove, IL1 day ago

$125,000–$150,000 Per Year

Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:•We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com•We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication•All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com•There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a positionIf you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Our doctors enjoy numerous benefits, including Continuing Education, a significant starting salary, a supportive team environment, a dedicated mentorship program, and access to the latest and greatest medical equipment.

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Lombard, IL1 day ago

$120,000–$140,000 Per Year

Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:•We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com•We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication•All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com•There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a positionIf you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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Yorkville, ILToday

You will be responsible for mentoring and developing your associate veterinarians, partnering with your Practice Manager to build a healthy and engaged team, and driving the continuous improvement of patient care and client service. Lead and Mentor Your DVM Team: You will manage all associate veterinarians, conducting regular performance discussions, coaching them on individual development goals (including production and PCT), and fostering a culture of teamwork and retention.

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Roselle, IL1 day ago

$150,000–$165,000 Per Year

Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:•We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com•We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication•All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com•There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a positionIf you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Lake Street Animal Hospital is looking for a Managing Veterinarian (MDVM) to guide our skilled team and provide exceptional, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility.

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Roselle, IL1 day ago

$150,000–$165,000 Per Year

Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:•We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com•We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication•All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com•There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a positionIf you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Lake Street Animal Hospital is looking for a Managing Veterinarian (MDVM) to guide our skilled team and provide exceptional, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility.

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Moline, IL1 day ago

$100,000–$140,000 Per Year

Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:•We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com•We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication•All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com•There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a positionIf you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Paris, IL30+ days ago

In addition, you'll learn how to perform artificial insemination, attend to farrowing sows, care for growing pigs and maintain required sow records. Our dedicated team encompasses people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, working together with the utmost care, safety and integrity to produce high quality pork.

Rock Island, IL30+ days ago

Animal Care Clinic is a well-established, community-focused practice dedicated to delivering exceptional veterinary care through preventative medicine, internal medicine, surgery, minor orthopedics, and dentistry. Veterinarians work closely with an experienced Medical Director and a dedicated support team, with access to guidance that supports both early-career and experienced DVMs as they continue to develop their skills.

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Rock Island, ILToday

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Assist in all aspects of habitat maintenance for Polar Play Zone habitats including cleaning walls/windows and substrate, performing water changes, understanding large and small aquarium life support systems, and monitoring water quality. Interns must follow safety procedures for working with hazardous chemicals, working near construction zones, using appropriate PPE, and working with potentially dangerous animals.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Assist in all aspects of habitat maintenance including cleaning walls/windows and substrate, performing water changes, understanding large and small aquarium life support systems, and monitoring water quality. Interns must follow safety procedures for working with hazardous chemicals, working near construction zones, using appropriate PPE, and working with potentially dangerous animals.

Deerfield, Illinois17 days ago

Pet Supplies Plus is ranked No. 31 overall in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2026 Franchise 500® list and is the Top Full-Service Pet Supplies Franchise for its exceptional performance in areas including financial strength and stability, growth rate and system size. With 770+ locations in 44 states, the stores have a streamlined design making it easy to navigate a wide assortment of natural foods, hard goods and pet services.

Glen Carbon, IL30+ days ago

The employee must perform many important tasks of our hospital such as care and treatment for animals in our boarding department, customer service regarding boarding admissions, discharges, and customer inquiries during the animal’s stay, general cleaning duties, and occasionally provide miscellaneous support to the veterinarians, veterinary practice manager, and other staff members. This includes the ability to speak confidently about boarding services, and the ability to translate vaccination records along with asking questions when a task is unclear, or asking for assistance with risky, painful or aggressive pets .

Morton, IL20 days ago

As an Associate Veterinarian, you’ll focus on providing excellent medical care, building strong client relationships, and working alongside experienced colleagues who value collaboration and mentorship. This is a great opportunity for a DVM who is passionate about high-quality medicine, enjoys working in a supportive environment, and is eager to continue growing their clinical skills.

Merrionette Park, Illinois30+ days ago

Lake Barrington, IL27 days ago

Part-time

Provide pet spa services (baths, nail trims/grinds, teeth brushing, ear cleaning). Tailchasers Barrington Pet Resort is hiring reliable, attentive, and motivated pet lovers to join our team.

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Palatine, ILToday

Under the supervision of your mentor doctor you will gather histories, perform physical examinations, develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans, scrub in to surgery, assist in the management of medical cases, provide wellness care, develop your client communication skills, polish your technical skills and produce appropriate medical records (SOAPs) within the time limits of daily practice. Students participating in the externship program are suggested to review the Veterinary Practice Act in regard to the scope of duties that may be performed, and to be familiar with the type and degree of veterinary supervision that is required.

Oregon, IL30+ days ago

Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures. Physical Requirements: • Must be able to stoop, squat, crawl, climb, and perform other physical duties as needed to investigate locations and animals and to apprehend animals when needed.

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Mundelein, ILToday

$100,000–$120,000 Per Year

Essential responsibilities include examining and treating companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries, operating diagnostic equipment and collecting diagnostic samples, advising pet owners on preventative care and treatment options, performing surgery and prescribing medication as needed, providing counsel around pet end of life care, maintaining patients' medical records, and ensuring compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures. Requirements/qualifications include a DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution, appropriate state licensure, eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD, excellent verbal and written communication skills, professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients, ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds, and ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

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Rock Island, ILToday

$115,000–$130,000 Per Year

Rock Island Animal Hospital is an AAHA–Accredited practice and we go the extra mile to ensure our clients' pets experience a stress–free appointment and feel safe and comfortable while in our care. Whether you love riverfront walks, live music, or exploring local shops and breweries, Rock Island provides a welcoming, affordable place to live, work, and unwind.

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Dekalb, ILToday

$115,000–$130,000 Per Year

Collaborative Team Environment – You will join a close-knit and highly skilled team that includes experienced doctors, technicians, and support staff who value communication, teamwork, and compassionate care. Comprehensive Medical Services – Our facility provides a full range of diagnostic, medical, and therapeutic services including digital radiology, in-house laboratory, dental care with digital dental X-rays, ECG, anesthesia monitoring, and more.

Clinton, IL30+ days ago

JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and ourcorporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Essential Functions: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions) Must take active role in safety program including following safety procedures, enforcement of policy and continued training.

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Amboy, IL5 days ago

Starting Wage: $18.55Essential Functions: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions) Must take active role in safety program including following safety procedures, enforcement of policy and continued training. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and ourcorporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Niota, IL21 days ago

Starting Pay: $17.50/HREssential Functions: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions) Must take active role in safety program including following safety procedures, enforcement of policy and continued training. Understand and demonstrate under direct supervision semen handling, and heat detection and breeding of weaned sows, gilts and opportunity animals.

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Swansea, ILToday

$115,000–$130,000 Per Year

At Lashley Animal Hospital, our veterinarians focus on the study, treatment, and control of pet injuries and diseases, the treatment of acute and chronic illness, the immunization of healthy pets against disease, surgery, nutrition, radiology, dental care, and preventive care for dogs and cats. Our practice serves Swansea, Belleville, Collinsville, Columbia, East St. Louis, Fairview Heights, Freeburg, O'Fallon, Lebanon, Mascoutah, Scott Air Force Base, Shiloh, and the entire St.

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Carthage, ILToday

The Mixed-Animal Veterinarian is responsible for providing clinic services approximately 70% small animal and 30% large animals (majority cow-calf) The Mixed-Animal Veterinarian will work in a clinic with digital radiology, large animal ultrasound, dental machine, power equine dental float, large animal haul-in facility, and full in-house bloodwork. Clinic services approximately 70% small animal and 30% large animal (majority cow-calf) with clients from Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri.

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Hoffman Estates, ILToday

Benefits Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions Continuing education support through free courses, CE credits and paid time off to complete And so much more! Requirements Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.

Peoria, IL13 days ago

Peoria, IL offers a great mix of city amenities and outdoor lifestyle, with a lower cost of living and strong community feel, making it an ideal place to live and work. Brown Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited small animal hospital committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to dogs and cats.

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Rock Island, ILToday

$115,000–$130,000 Per Year

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Rock Island, ILToday

$115,000–$130,000 Per Year

Rock Island Animal Hospital is an AAHA-Accredited practice and we go the extra mile to ensure our clients' pets experience a stress-free appointment and feel safe and comfortable while in our care. Whether you love riverfront walks, live music, or exploring local shops and breweries, Rock Island provides a welcoming, affordable place to live, work, and unwind.

Chicago, IL30+ days ago

Shedd Aquarium's Internship Program aims to provide meaningful career exploration for those seeking professions in non-profits, animal care, conservation, research, and beyond. We welcome applications from all levels of experience, including those seeking career exploration or changes, gap year students, freshmen, sophomores, and those seeking first internships.

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Mundelein, ILToday

$115,000–$130,000 Per Year

Our services include general medicine and surgery (including laser surgery), wellness care and vaccinations, exotic animal medicine and surgery, geriatric medicine, dentistry, radiography (general and dental), therapeutic cold laser treatments, and laboratory services. Our team enjoys working with a diverse caseload that includes dogs, cats, and exotics, offering an exciting opportunity for veterinarians who have an interest in broadening their clinical experience.

Quincy, IL30+ days ago

$121,900–$200,100 Per Year

Directly report to the Finance Director, ADM NA Animal Nutrition; develop robust processes for monthly reporting analysis, operational metrics performance tracking/forecasting, annual budgeting, and support the five-year strategic planning process in close partnership with the regional BU leader and the regional BU Controller. + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration; + Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position within large multinationals, close to operations (manufacturing, logistics, and distribution); international or global exposure and breadth of management experience; experience in processing businesses.

Mount Prospect, IL30+ days ago

$120,000–$220,000

The surrounding northwest suburbs provide additional recreation, entertainment, and lifestyle options, making this area an attractive place to live, work, and grow your career. The team at A Central North treats pets like family, offering a full range of services from routine wellness exams and dental care to internal medicine, surgery, and emergency care.

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Naperville, ILToday

A companion animal practice in Augusta is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide preventive, diagnostic, and medical care on a flexible schedule. This opportunity is ideal for a doctor who enjoys varied caseloads, values schedule flexibility, and thrives in collaborative clinical environments.

Park Ridge, IL20 days ago

Having a top-notch team, including experienced technicians as well as our experienced remote team, that is here to help with client communication, case triage, and daily tasks, especially when the pace picks up. Located in the heart of Park Ridge, IL, our well-established hospital is backed by more than 60 years of combined experience and a loyal, long-tenured team, some with 15 and even 30+ years at our clinic!

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Rock Island, ILToday

Heartland Veterinary Partners' Externship Program works to provide 1st-4th year veterinary students with hands-on experience and mentorship to help have them 'practice ready' by their first day in practice. Rock Island Animal Hospital is an AAHA-Accredited practice and we go the extra mile to ensure our clients' pets experience a stress-free appointment and feel safe and comfortable while in our care.

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Crystal Lake, ILToday

$160,000–$200,000 Per Year

Why Join Us: In addition to our long-trusted and established emergency care, CASE also offers internal medicine to provide a comprehensive, collaborative approach to care for both inpatients and outpatients. Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) in Crystal Lake, IL is an advanced facility committed to providing outstanding care to companion animals in the greater McHenry County region.

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Canton, ILToday

This opportunity offers an ideal mix of professional independence, supportive colleagues, and access to advanced diagnostic tools-allowing you to focus on delivering excellent care to every patient. A well-established small animal practice in Canton, Illinois is looking for aVeterinarian to join its dedicated and growing team.

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Millstadt, ILToday

This opportunity offers a supportive clinical environment where veterinarians can practice high-quality medicine while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The ideal candidate is compassionate, motivated, and committed to delivering excellent patient care.

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Canton, ILToday

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Carpentersville, ILToday

$115,000–$130,000 Per Year

Although we're currently in a small store-front location, we have plans later this year to expand our facility to give us more room to practice, so you could be in on the development of those plans! We are proud to servethe communities of Carpentersville, East and West Dundee, Algonquin, Elgin, Huntley, and surrounding areas.

Crystal Lake, IL30+ days ago

$180,000–$250,000 Per Year

In addition to our long-trusted and established emergency care, CASE offers internal medicine veterinarians to provide a comprehensive, collaborative approach to care for both inpatients and outpatients. Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) in Crystal Lake, IL is an advanced facility committed to providing outstanding care to companion animals in the greater McHenry County region.

Crystal Lake, IL30+ days ago

$180,000–$250,000 Per Year

Formerly known as Animal Emergency of McHenry County and renamed in 2013, Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital (CASE) in Crystal Lake, IL has proudly provided exceptional medical care and personalized service to companion animals since 1997. Pay Range$180,000—$250,000 USDAt PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible.

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Montgomery, ILToday

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Schaumburg, ILToday

The hospital provides both general practice and emergency services, creating exposure to a varied and rewarding caseload supported by experienced veterinary professionals and modern diagnostic capabilities. You will work alongside a skilled paraprofessional team while benefiting from clinical autonomy, structured career growth opportunities, and access to specialty consultation support for more advanced cases.

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Animal Care Jobs in Illinois

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Veterinarian Medical DirectorNational Veterinary Associates

Associate VeterinarianNational Veterinary Associates

Animal Care TechnicianChristensen Farms

Urgent Care Veterinarian-Animal Care ClinicAnimal Care Clinic

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Spring 2026 Internship - Animal Care - Polar Play ZoneShed Aquarium

Spring 2026 Internship - Animal Care - Lakes, Rivers, CoastsShed Aquarium

Store Team Member (Cashier, Stocker, Animal Care)Pet Supplies Plus

Animal Care Team MemberHawthorne Animal Hospital Ltd

Associate Veterinarian- Tender Care Animal HosptialTender Care Animal Hospital

Store Team Member-Daytime/Weekday (Cashier, Stocker, Animal Care)Pet Supplies Plus

Animal Lover Job – Seasonal Pet Care Specialist / Kennel Tech Position (16/hr+tips - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)Tailchasers

DVM Student Externship/Preceptorship Program Loving Care Animal Hospital (housing available)Loving Care Animal Hospital

Animal Control Warden -PTOgle County

Associate Veterinarian | Vernon Hills Animal HospitalParrett Veterinary Clinic

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Experienced Veterinarian | Prairie View Animal HospitalParrett Veterinary Clinic

ANIMAL CARETAKER IIIJBS USA

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ANIMAL CARETAKER I| Various Locations IA/ILPilgrim's Pride Corporation

Veterinarian |$50k Sign On Bonus | Lashley Animal HospitalSouth Broward Animal Hospital

Mixed Animal VeterinarianCarthage System

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Associate Veterinarian- Brown Animal HospitalBrown Animal Hospital

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Spring 2026 Internship - Animal Engagement TeamShed Aquarium

Associate Veterinarian | Vernon Hills Animal HospitalSouth Broward Animal Hospital

Director Finance Animal Nutrition - Decatur, Chicago or Quincy, ILADM

Associate Veterinarian | A Central North Animal HospitalVeterinary Staffing Pros

DVM- Companion Animal - Augusta, GA | Competitive Salary + Benefits + Continuing EducationDesort

Associate Veterinarian- Touhy Animal HospitalTouhy Animal Hospital

DVM Student Externship - Rock Island Animal HospitalSouth Broward Animal Hospital

Rehab and Integrative Veterinarian - Companion Animal Specialty and EmergencyVeterinary Medical Center of Long Island

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Small Animal Associate Veterinarian - Millstadt, ILDesort

Small Animal Associate Veterinarian - Canton, ILDesort

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