Veterinary Technician

Chewy•Parrish, FL

About The Position

Chewy Vet Care is seeking a full-time Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join its Healthcare Practice Team. The role supports a comprehensive veterinary practice focused on personalized, patient-centric care and a collaborative experience for veterinary team members, patients, and pet parents. The practice is designed for veterinary teams and equipped with advanced equipment and purpose-built technology. The technician provides proficient veterinary medical care within the scope of their skills, follows practice policies and standards, supports team members, and helps deliver a positive pet-parent experience. The position includes advanced patient-care tasks, team training and mentoring, inventory and pharmacy responsibilities, technology support, and clear communication with veterinarians and colleagues. Weekend work may be required, and some travel may be required.

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 meet the stated physical requirements, including standing or walking for up to 80% of a shift and lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, squatting, and kneeling.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of an accredited veterinary technology program and current licensure are preferred.
Five or more years of experience as a Veterinary Technician in practice are preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the practice team and provide high-level, proficient veterinary medical care while contributing to a positive pet-parent experience.
Implement outlined policies and procedures, use integrated technology, and deliver consistent and appropriate medical care within the scope of the role.
Perform Veterinary Technician I and II skills, as well as 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 functions involving animal bodily fluids and tissues.
Demonstrate team support and care for others’ 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 on patient status, including patients in the practice, at referral, and under home care.
Serve as a PIMS administrative super-user and assist other 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 related duties and assignments as advised by management, along with other responsibilities deemed vital within the scope of the role.