Veterinary Technician II

Chewy•Katy, TX

About The Position

Chewy Vet Care is hiring a full-time Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join its Healthcare Practice Team. The role supports a veterinary practice designed and equipped to help veterinary teams provide personalized, patient-centric care. The technician helps deliver proficient veterinary medical care, supports colleagues, and contributes to a positive experience for pet parents. The position includes implementing practice policies and procedures, using integrated technology, and providing appropriate medical care within the technician’s skills. In addition to the Veterinary Technician I and II skill sets, duties include team training and mentoring, inventory management, handling client complaints, advanced patient care, and serving as a PIMS administrative super-user. The technician is expected to follow practice standards, communicate patient updates, maintain controlled-substance logs, keep workspaces clean, and complete required development and compliance training. Weekend work and some travel may be required.

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.

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 proficient veterinary medical care while contributing to a positive pet parent experience.
Implement practice policies and procedures, use integrated technology, and provide appropriate medical care within the scope of skills.
Perform Veterinary Technician I and II skills, along with 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 duties involving animal bodily fluids and tissues.
Support colleagues and care about their work experiences.
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 about patient status, including patients in practice, at referral, and under home care.
Serve as a PIMS administrative super-user and help other team members use the technology.
Use pharmacy resources 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 vital to the role.
Work weekends and travel when required.