Veterinary Technician

Chewy•Frisco, TX

10d

About The Position

Chewy Vet Care is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join its Practice Team as the company expands its veterinary clinics. The role provides clinical support in a practice designed by veterinarians and equipped with advanced equipment and purpose-built technology. The technician works collaboratively with peers and veterinarians to provide patient-centered care and a positive experience for pet parents, following Chewy Vet Care policies, procedures, Standards of Care, and Standard Operating Procedures. The position includes diagnostic and laboratory work, anesthesia and surgical support, dentistry, inpatient and critical care, medication and controlled-substance management, patient documentation, inventory support, technician appointments, and mentoring. The role may require some travel and includes regular participation in professional development and required compliance training.

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 inventory management experience.
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, including maintaining a healthy team workflow.
Professionalism and ability to represent the practice and Chewy Vet Care positively in the local community.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including standing or walking up to 80% per shift; frequently lifting up to 50 pounds and up to 70 pounds with an optional team lift; rarely lifting more than 70 pounds with a team lift; and standing, pushing, pulling, carrying, squatting, and kneeling.

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 and 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 care and collaborating with peers to deliver a positive pet parent experience.
Implement policies and procedures, use integrated technology, and provide appropriate medical care within the technician’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 operating rooms, surgical equipment, and supplies while maintaining asepsis; assist with surgery under direct DVM supervision.
Position patients and take diagnostic radiographs using proper collimation and radiology safety practices.
Perform dental prophylaxis and take full-mouth dental radiographs.
Place IV catheters, administer medications and fluids, and provide inpatient care.
Calculate, prepare, and reconstitute medications; manage controlled substances and maintain controlled-substance logs.
Provide advanced patient and critical care, including triage, oxygen therapy, and cardiac monitoring, and aid in resuscitation efforts.
Obtain thorough patient histories and ensure complete SOAP documentation.
Support veterinarians in providing safe patient treatment in accordance with Chewy Vet Care 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.