Veterinary Technician I

Chewy•Plantation, FL

About The Position

Chewy Vet Care is hiring a full-time Credentialed Veterinary Technician to support its veterinary practice team. The practice is designed by veterinarians and equipped with advanced equipment and purpose-built technology to support high-quality medical care and patient and pet-parent service. The role supports a collaborative, customer- and team-member-centric practice providing personalized, patient-centered veterinary care. The technician helps implement practice policies and procedures, uses integrated technology, and delivers consistent, appropriate medical care within the scope of their skills. Duties include advanced patient care, dentistry, wound care, catheter placement, and anesthesia monitoring, as well as team training and mentoring, inventory support, client complaint handling, and administrative technology support. The position may require weekend work and some travel.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to complete the veterinary technician skills checklist for Veterinary Technician III.
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 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 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 deliver appropriate medical care within the scope of skills.
Perform patient care including blood transfusions, oxygen-cage care, cardiac monitoring, dentistry, wound care, catheter placement, and anesthesia monitoring for unstable or high-risk patients.
Handle animal bodily fluids and tissues as required by the role.
Train and mentor team members, manage inventory, and handle client complaints.
Follow the practice’s Standard Operating Procedures and Standards of Care.
Communicate respectfully with team members and provide veterinarians with real-time patient updates, including for patients in practice, at referral, or 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 related duties and assignments as advised by management, including other responsibilities considered vital within the scope of the role.
Work weekends and travel when required.