Veterinary Assistant

Chewy • Littleton, CO

9d

About The Position

Chewy Vet Care is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join its Healthcare Practice Team. The role supports a veterinary practice designed by veterinarians and equipped with medical equipment and technology to deliver personalized, patient-centric care. Veterinary Assistants provide clinical and operational support to veterinarians and the practice team, contribute to a collaborative and customer-focused environment, and help provide excellent care to patients and pet parents.

The position involves assisting with medical equipment and veterinary procedures, communicating patient updates, supporting practice policies and standards of care, using practice technology, and assisting with client transactions and inventory. The role may require weekend work and some travel. This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a stated range of $17.54–$26.44 per hour.

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.
• Passion for helping people and pets, with empathy and a strong customer-service focus.
• 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 using an optional team lift; occasionally 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 assistant program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the practice team and provide proficient veterinary support care while contributing to a collaborative culture and positive pet parent experience.
• Implement practice policies and procedures, use integrated technology, and deliver consistent and appropriate medical care within the Veterinary Assistant’s abilities.
• Assist veterinarians with veterinary assistant skills, including operating or assisting with medical equipment such as laboratory, radiology, anesthesia, and dental equipment.
• Handle animal bodily fluids and tissues as part of the role.
• Follow the practice’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standards of Care (SOC).
• Review invoices with clients and process client payments.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with team members, keeping veterinarians informed in real time about patient updates in the practice, at referral, and under home care.
• Use the PIMS proficiently and assist other team members with the technology.
• Manage pharmacy responsibilities appropriately, including maintaining 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.
• Work weekends and travel when required.

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 Chewy.com
• Accrued paid time off (PTO) for non-exempt hourly team members
• Eligibility for additional unplanned unpaid time off (UTO)
• Six paid holidays per year
• Possible paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations

What This Job Offers

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