Credentialed Veterinary Technician
Chewy•Fort Collins, CO
•$16 - $24
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 to help teams deliver patient-centered care using advanced equipment and purpose-built technology. The technician provides proficient veterinary medical care, supports team members, helps maintain practice procedures and standards, and contributes to a positive experience for pets and pet parents. The position may require weekend work and some travel.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited veterinary technology program and current licensure are preferred.
- 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.
- Able to stand or walk up to 80% of a shift; frequently lift up to 50 pounds; frequently lift up to 70 pounds with an optional team lift; rarely lift more than 70 pounds with a team lift; and stand, push, pull, carry, squat, and kneel.
Nice To Haves
- Five or more years of experience as a veterinary technician in practice is preferred.
- Successful completion of an accredited veterinary technology program and current licensure are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the practice team in providing high-level veterinary medical care and a positive pet-parent experience.
- Implement practice policies and procedures, use integrated technology, and deliver appropriate medical care within the scope of skills.
- Perform Veterinary Technician I, II, and III checklist skills, including team-member training, inventory management, mentoring, and handling client complaints.
- 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 work involving animal bodily fluids and tissues.
- Support colleagues and contribute to a positive work experience for other team members.
- Follow the practice’s Standard Operating Procedures and Standards of Care.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with team members and keep veterinarians updated in real time on patient status, including patients in the practice, at referral, and under 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 other related duties and assignments as directed by management and other responsibilities within the role’s scope.
- May work weekends and may be required to travel.
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) accrual for non-exempt hourly team members
- Additional unplanned unpaid time off (UTO) eligibility
- Six paid holidays per year
- Potential eligibility for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations
- Scheduling options that fit team members’ lifestyles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
