Veterinary Technician

Chewy•Frisco, TX

About The Position

Chewy Vet Care is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to join its practice team as the company expands its veterinary clinics. The role supports a comprehensive veterinary practice focused on personalized, patient-centric care. Team members work in a clinic designed by veterinarians and equipped with advanced equipment and purpose-built technology, in a collaborative, customer- and team member-centric environment. The position supports high-level veterinary care, patient and pet-parent experiences, and the Chewy Vet Care culture. The Veterinary Technician implements practice policies and procedures, uses integrated technology, and provides medical care within their skill set. The role includes diagnostics, anesthesia and surgical support, advanced dentistry, inpatient and critical care, medication and controlled-substance management, patient documentation, technician appointments, mentoring, and practice operations support. The position may require some travel.

Requirements

Veterinary technician certification or licensure preferred, or eligibility to obtain it.
Demonstrated ability to complete the Veterinary Technician I, II, and III skills checklist.
At least 7 years of practice experience in general practice and surgery.
At least 1 year of experience with inventory management.
Proven ability to lead by example in delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care.
Strong leadership and team collaboration skills, with an interest in supporting and developing veterinary professionals.
Sound practice judgment and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to foster a positive, transparent, and inclusive team culture.
Ability to analyze practice-level performance metrics and collaborate with practice leadership on improvements.
Time-management and delegation skills, with ability to maintain healthy team workflow.
Professionalism and ability to represent the practice and Chewy Vet Care positively in the local community.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary technician certification or licensure, or eligibility to obtain it.
At least 3 years of leadership or mentorship experience.
Business curiosity or financial acumen, with willingness to learn operational metrics and contribute to practice success.
Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and elevating veterinary care standards.

Responsibilities

Support the practice team by providing competent veterinary support care, collaborating with peers, and delivering a positive pet-parent experience.
Implement outlined policies and procedures, use integrated technology, and deliver appropriate medical care within the role’s skill set.
Perform and assist with fecal, cytology, urinalysis, and bloodwork diagnostics; draw blood from common venipuncture sites; and operate and maintain in-house laboratory machines.
Obtain and process pre-surgical diagnostics, including ECGs and bloodwork.
Lead anesthesia induction and provide advanced surgical monitoring and support.
Prepare the operating room and surgical equipment and supplies while maintaining asepsis; position patients and take diagnostic radiographs using proper collimation and radiology safety practices.
Provide surgical assistance under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.
Perform dental prophylaxis and take full-mouth dental x-rays.
Place IV catheters, administer medications and fluids, and provide inpatient care.
Calculate, prepare, and reconstitute medications; manage controlled substances; maintain controlled-substance logs; and assist with inventory needs.
Provide advanced patient and critical care, including triage, oxygen therapy, and cardiac monitoring, and assist with resuscitation efforts.
Obtain thorough patient histories and ensure complete SOAP documentation.
Support veterinarians in providing safe patient treatment in alignment with Chewy Vet Care’s Standards of Care.
Lead technician appointments and mentor others.
Serve as a PIMS administrative super-user and assist others with the system.
Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Standards of Care.
Assist the practice manager with communicating inventory needs.
Clean workspaces after every patient or patient lab-sample interaction.
Participate in self-development courses and required Chewy Vet Care compliance training.
Perform related duties and assignments as directed by management.