Veterinary Assistant

Chewy • Littleton, CO

10d • $18 - $26

About The Position

Chewy Vet Care is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to support its Healthcare Practice Team. The role contributes to a collaborative veterinary practice designed to help veterinary teams deliver personalized, patient-centered care and a positive experience for pet parents. Team members use integrated technology and sophisticated medical equipment while following practice policies and standards of care. The position may require weekend work and some travel.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to complete the Veterinary Assistant skills checklist.
• 0–2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant in practice.
• Experience in veterinary medicine.
• Empathy and a strong customer-service focus when helping people and pets.
• Ability to connect with clients and demonstrate empathy and compassion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, observational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand or walk for up to 80% of a shift; frequently lift 50–70 pounds with an optional team lift; occasionally lift more than 70 pounds with a team lift; and stand, push, pull, carry, squat, and kneel.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an accredited veterinary assistant program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the practice team by providing proficient veterinary assistance and collaborating with peers to deliver a positive pet-parent experience.
• Implement practice policies and procedures, use integrated technology, and provide appropriate medical care within the role’s abilities.
• Assist veterinarians with medical equipment and procedures, including laboratory, radiology, anesthesia, and dental functions; handle animal bodily fluids and tissues as required.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team work experience.
• Follow the practice’s Standard Operating Procedures and Standards of Care.
• Review invoices with clients and process client payments.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with team members and keep veterinarians informed of patient updates, including patients in the practice, at referral, or receiving home care.
• Use the PIMS proficiently and assist other 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 laboratory-sample interaction.
• Participate in self-development courses and required Chewy Vet Care compliance training.
• Perform related duties and assignments as directed by management.

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
• Employee discounts, including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com
• Accrued paid time off for non-exempt hourly team members
• Additional unplanned unpaid time off eligibility
• Six paid holidays per year
• Potential paid sick and family leave, subject to applicable state and local regulations

What This Job Offers

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