Veterinary Technician II

Chewy•Katy, TX

About The Position

Chewy Vet Care is seeking a full-time Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join its Healthcare Practice Team. The role supports the practice team in delivering proficient veterinary medical care and a positive experience for pet parents. The practice is designed by veterinarians and uses advanced equipment and purpose-built technology to support patient care. The technician implements practice policies and procedures, uses integrated technology, and provides medical care within their skills. The position also involves team training and mentoring, inventory management, client complaint handling, patient care, dentistry, wound care, and anesthesia monitoring. Weekend work and some travel may be required.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited veterinary technology program and current licensure are preferred.
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.
Ability to frequently lift 50 to 70 pounds, using an optional team lift, and occasionally lift more than 70 pounds using a team lift.
Ability to stand, push, pull, carry, squat, and kneel.

Nice To Haves

Current licensure and successful completion of an accredited veterinary technology program.
Five or more years of experience as a Veterinary Technician in practice.

Responsibilities

Support the practice team in providing high-level veterinary medical care and a positive pet-parent experience.
Implement practice policies and procedures, use integrated technology, and provide appropriate medical care within the role’s skills.
Perform technician skills, including 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.
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 patients in practice, at referral, and 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 and travel when required.