High-paying pet care jobs in Chicago


The 490 pet care jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $32,400 and $127,636 per year. Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician and Pet Groomer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Chicago, IL.

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Updated Nov 07, 2026
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Chicago, IL
Illinois
Job openings (Chicago)

Veterinarian

Chicago

$127,636 per year

Illinois

$122,735 per year

Pet Groomer

Chicago

$27.15 per hour

Illinois

$25.33 per hour

Veterinary Technician

Chicago

$25.68 per hour

Illinois

$23.58 per hour

Animal Trainer

Chicago

$23.14 per hour

Illinois

$21.87 per hour

Veterinary Assistant

Chicago

$21.02 per hour

Illinois

$19.41 per hour

Dog Walker

Chicago

$19.56 per hour

Illinois

$18.81 per hour

Pet Bather

Chicago

$18.96 per hour

Illinois

$16.99 per hour

Pet Sitter

Chicago

$18.45 per hour

Illinois

$17.38 per hour

Dog Daycare Attendant

Chicago

$18.36 per hour

Illinois

$16.76 per hour

Veterinary Extern

Chicago

$16.20 per hour

Illinois

$17.10 per hour

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