Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Chewy•Littleton, CO

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 by veterinarians and equipped with advanced equipment and purpose-built technology. The technician provides proficient veterinary medical care, supports colleagues, uses integrated practice technology, and contributes to a customer- and team member-centric care experience. The practice delivers personalized, patient-centric veterinary care and aims to be a trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners. The position includes advanced patient care, dentistry, wound care, anesthesia monitoring, team training and mentoring, inventory management, client complaint handling, pharmacy and controlled-substance responsibilities, and administrative support. The technician follows practice policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and Standards of Care; communicates patient updates to veterinarians and colleagues; maintains clean workspaces; and participates in self-development and required compliance training. Weekend work may be required, and some travel may be necessary.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support the practice team and provide high-level, proficient veterinary medical care while delivering a positive pet-parent experience.
Implement outlined policies and procedures, use integrated technology, and deliver appropriate medical care within the scope of skills.
Perform Veterinary Technician I and II skills, as well as 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 functions that involve handling animal bodily fluids and tissues.
Support colleagues and contribute to their work experiences.
Follow the practice’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standards of Care (SOC).
Communicate clearly and respectfully with team members and keep veterinarians updated in real time on patients, including patients in the practice, at referral, or under home care.
Serve as a PIMS administrative super-user and assist team members with 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 advised by management.
Work weekends if required and travel if required.

Benefits

401(k)
Medical/Rx insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Critical illness insurance
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
Accrued paid time off (PTO) for non-exempt hourly team members
Additional unplanned unpaid time off (UTO) eligibility for non-exempt hourly team members
Six paid holidays per year
Possible paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations