Veterinary Technician

Chewy•Redmond, WA

About The Position

Chewy Vet Care is seeking a full-time Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join its Healthcare Practice Team. The role supports a veterinary practice designed by veterinarians and equipped with advanced equipment and purpose-built technology. The technician helps provide personalized, patient-centric veterinary care and contributes to a collaborative, customer- and team member-centric environment. The Veterinary Technician supports the practice team by delivering proficient medical care, implementing practice policies and procedures, using integrated technology, and providing a positive experience for pet parents. Responsibilities include advanced patient care, dentistry, wound care, team training and mentoring, inventory support, and client complaint handling. The technician also helps maintain standards of care, communicate patient updates, manage technology and pharmacy-related processes, and keep the workspace clean. This position may require weekend work and some travel. It is an hourly, non-exempt role. The posting lists an hourly range of $0.00–$0.00, with the actual range potentially influenced by relevant experience, education, and work location.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to complete the Veterinary Technician III skills checklist.
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, with an optional team lift, and occasionally lift more than 70 pounds with a team lift.
Ability to stand, push, pull, carry, squat, and kneel.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of an accredited veterinary technology program and current licensure.
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 deliver appropriate medical care within the scope of the role.
Perform patient care procedures 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.
Train and mentor team members and assist with client complaints.
Follow the practice’s Standard Operating Procedures and Standards of Care.
Communicate respectfully with team members and provide veterinarians with timely patient updates, including patients in the practice, at referral, and under home care.
Serve as a PIMS administrative super-user and help other team members use the technology.
Handle pharmacy responsibilities appropriately 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 other responsibilities deemed vital within the scope of the role.

Benefits

401(k)
Medical/Rx insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Critical illness insurance
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 for non-exempt hourly team members
Additional unplanned unpaid time off eligibility
Six paid holidays per year
Potential paid sick and family leave in accordance with applicable state and local regulations
Competitive benefits and scheduling options