Veterinary Technician II

About the role

Join Chewy Vet Care as a full-time Credentialed Veterinary Technician on our Healthcare Practice Team. Work in a newly launched veterinary practice designed from the ground up by veterinarians, equipped with advanced equipment and purpose-built technology to enable you to practice your best medicine and focus on patient and pet parent care. We offer a customer- and team member-centric environment where we deliver personalized, patient-centric care with a mission to become the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the practice’s team by providing high-level, proficient veterinary medical care and embodying the Chewy mission to deliver the pet parent WOW experience.
• Implement outlined policies and procedures using integrated technology to deliver consistent and appropriate medical care within your skills.
• Perform all listed technician skills (Veterinary Technician I and II) as well as team member training, inventory management, mentoring, and handling client complaints.
• Provide patient care including blood transfusions, oxygen cage use, cardiac monitoring, dentistry, wound care, catheter placement, and anesthesia monitoring for unstable or high-risk patients.
• Handle animal bodily fluids and tissues safely and professionally.
• Demonstrate team support and care for others’ work experiences.
• Follow the practice’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standards of Care (SOC).
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with team members, keeping veterinarians updated in real time on patient status (in practice, at referral, and under home care).
• Serve as a PIMS (Practice Information Management System) administrative super-user and assist others with technology use.
• Maintain responsibility for pharmacy holdings and controlled substance logs.
• Assist the practice manager with inventory needs and communication.
• Clean workspaces after every patient or patient lab sample interaction.
• Participate in self-development courses and required compliance training.
• Perform related duties and assignments as advised by management.
• Fulfill any other responsibilities deemed vital within the scope of the role.
• May be required to work weekends and travel occasionally.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited veterinary technology program and current licensure is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to complete the veterinary technician skills checklist for Veterinary Technician III.
• 5+ years of experience as a Veterinary Technician in practice is preferred.
• Strong ability to connect with clients and demonstrate compassion.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, observational, and analytical skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, self-starter environment.

Physical Requirements

• Standing or walking up to 80% per shift.
• Frequently lift up to 50 to 70 pounds using an optional team lift.
• Occasionally lift greater than 70+ pounds using a team lift.
• Stand, push, pull, carry, squat, and kneel as needed.

Benefits

We provide competitive benefits, scheduling options that fit different lifestyles, and a collaborative work environment where you can reach your full potential.