Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Chewy • Highlands Ranch, CO

9d • $18 - $26

About The Position

Chewy Vet Care is seeking a full-time Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join its Healthcare Practice Team. The role supports a veterinary practice designed and equipped to help veterinary teams provide patient-centered care using advanced equipment and purpose-built technology. The technician provides proficient veterinary medical care, supports peers, and contributes to a positive experience for pets and their parents.

The position applies practice policies and procedures, uses integrated technology, and delivers appropriate medical care within the technician’s skills. It includes patient care, dentistry, wound care, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, team support and training, inventory assistance, client communication, and administrative use of the practice information management system. The technician also follows Standard Operating Procedures and Standards of Care, maintains responsible pharmacy practices and controlled substance logs, keeps workspaces clean, and completes required development and compliance training.

The role may require weekend work and some travel. It involves standing or walking for much of a shift and regularly lifting and moving patients or equipment. The hourly pay range is $17.54–$26.44, with the specific offer influenced by factors such as experience, education, and work location.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to complete the Veterinary Technician III skills checklist.
• Strong ability to connect with clients and demonstrate compassion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, observational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, self-starter environment.
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 80% of a shift; frequently lift up to 50 pounds; frequently lift up to 70 pounds using an optional team lift; rarely lift more than 70 pounds using a team lift; and stand, push, pull, carry, squat, and kneel.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an accredited veterinary technology program and current licensure are preferred.
• Five or more years of experience as a Veterinary Technician in practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the practice team in providing proficient veterinary medical care and a positive pet-parent experience.
• Implement practice policies and procedures, use integrated technology, and provide consistent and appropriate medical care within the scope of skills.
• Apply Veterinary Technician I and II skills, as well as team member training, inventory management, mentoring, and client complaint handling.
• Provide patient care including blood transfusions, oxygen cage care, cardiac monitoring, dentistry, wound care, catheter placement, and anesthesia monitoring for unstable or high-risk patients.
• Perform duties involving animal bodily fluids and tissues.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive work experience for team members.
• Follow the practice’s Standard Operating Procedures and Standards of Care.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with team members and keep veterinarians updated on patient status in practice, at referral, and during home care.
• Serve as a PIMS administrative super-user and help other team members use the technology.
• Handle pharmacy holdings responsibly and maintain controlled substance logs.
• Assist the practice manager with communicating inventory needs.
• Clean workspaces after each patient or patient lab sample interaction.
• Participate in self-development courses and required Chewy Vet Care compliance training.
• Perform related duties and assignments as advised by management, including other responsibilities within the role’s scope.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Family services benefits
• Backup dependent care
• Flexible spending accounts
• Telemedicine
• Pet adoption reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com
• Paid time off (PTO) for non-exempt hourly team members
• Additional unplanned unpaid time off (UTO)
• Six paid holidays per year
• Potential paid sick and family leave in accordance with applicable state and local regulations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed