Veterinary Technician

Job Description

Veterinary Technician

Competitive pay starting at $23 - 28 / hr. for non-credentialed technicians and $25 - 30 / hr. for credentialed technicians!

Benefits

On top of great pay, we offer benefits that are designed to support you professionally, financially, mentally, and physically because we not only care about your career, but we also care about your well-being. Here are just some of the benefits you can look forward to when you join our team:

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Healthcare Spending Account (HSA) options
• Paid time off
• 401k with company match
• Paid Parental Leave after 6 months of employment
• Family building benefits including fertility and adoption
• Pet adoption reimbursement
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Multiple Mental Health resources
• Discounts in-practice, on Chewy.com, and for pet insurance
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
  
  

At Chewy Vet Care, we’re transforming the veterinary experience for pets, pet parents, and most importantly, for veterinary professionals. Our brand-new practices are designed from the ground up by veterinarians to empower you with advanced equipment, purpose-built technology, and a supportive team culture that lets you do your best work every day.

We’re looking for a passionate Veterinary Technician to join our team and help us deliver care that begins with a visit and lasts a lifetime. Here, you’ll find a collaborative, pet-loving community, flexible scheduling, and benefits that support your life inside and outside the practice. Join the team that understands that caring for the pets we love starts with greater care for our veterinary Team Members.

What You'll Do

• Set the bar for providing high-level, proficient veterinary medical care.
• Use integrated technology to deliver consistent and appropriate medical care.
• Patient care (blood transfusion, oxygen cage, cardiac monitoring); dentistry; wound care; catheter placement; anesthesia monitoring (unstable, high-risk patients); and performing functions that require handling animal bodily fluids and tissues.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standards of Care (SOC)
• Be a PIMS administrative super-user and aid others in their use of technology.
• Act responsibly given the pharmacy holdings of the practice and keep controlled substance logs.
• Clean workspaces after every patient or patient lab sample interaction.
• Any other responsibilities as deemed vital within the scope of role.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• 5+ years of experience as a Veterinary Technician in practice is preferred.
• Ability to excel in a collaborative team environment
• Strong ability to connect with clients and demonstrate compassion.
• Excellent verbal / written communication, observational, and analytical skills.
• Comfortable in a fast paced, self-starter environment.
• Successful completion of an accredited veterinary technology program and current licensure is preferred.
  
  

Physical Job Requirements

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

Chewy Vet Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].

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