Credentialed Veterinary Technician III

Chewy, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Dental, life, disability insurance

Parental leave and flexible spending

Job summary

Chewy Vet Care, a Chewy veterinary practice, seeks a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our Healthcare Practice Team in a full-time role in Denver. The position emphasizes high-level medical care, SOP adherence, and teamwork across veterinary staff.

You will support patient care, participate in ongoing training, assist with inventory and pharmacy logs, and ensure a patient- and client-centered experience for pet families. The role may involve weekend work and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Completed accredited veterinary technology program; current licensure preferred.
• 5+ years experience as a veterinary technician in practice preferred.
• Strong client communication and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level veterinary medical care per SOPs and SOCs.
• Support practice team and mentor members; assist with inventory and logs.
• Care for patients: monitoring anesthesia, dentistry, wound care, venipuncture, etc.
• Maintain clean, organized workspaces; follow policies and procedures.
• Communicate patient status clearly to veterinarians and team.

Skills

Client communication

Compassion

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Accredited veterinary technology program

Current licensure preferred

Job description

Job Description

Our Opportunity

At Chewy Vet Care, we’re changing the veterinary care experience! It starts by crafting an environment that veterinary teams can use to succeed every day. With the launch of our new veterinary practices, we are looking for a full-time Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our Healthcare Practice Team. Work in a practice designed from the ground up by veterinarians, equipped with advanced equipment and purpose-built technology so that you can practice your best medicine and focus on patient and pet parent care. We offer a customer- and team member-centric environment, where together, we deliver care that starts with a visit and lasts a lifetime! We are a comprehensive veterinary practice that delivers personalized, patient-centric care. Our mission is clear - to become the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. This is an opportunity to join the industry leader that not only cares about what you do, but what you need as a person. We’ll provide competitive benefits, scheduling options that fit different lifestyles, and a collaborative work environment where we can our full potential! 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

• Serve to support the practice’s team, setting the bar for providing high-level, proficient veterinary medical care and embodying the Chewy mission to work together with your peers and deliver the pet parent WOW experience.
• Responsible for implementing the outlined policies and procedures, using integrated technology, and delivering consistent and appropriate medical care within the given skills.
• All listed technician skills (Veterinary Technician I and Veterinary Technician II) along with skills such as team member training, inventory management, mentoring Team Members, and handling client complaints.
• 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.
• Demonstrate team support and care for others’ work experiences.
• Understand and follow the practice’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standards of Care (SOC)
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with other Team Members, keeping veterinarians updated in real time on patient updates (in practice, at referral, and under home care).
• Be a PIMS administrative super-user and aid others on the team in their use of the technology.
• Act responsibly given the pharmacy holdings of the practice and keep controlled substance logs.
• Assist practice manager with communicating on inventory needs.
• Clean workspaces after every patient or patient lab sample interaction.
• Participation in self-development courses and Chewy Vet Care required compliance training.
• Perform related duties and assignments as advised by management.
• Any other responsibilities as deemed vital within the scope of role.
• May be required to work weekends, position may require some travel.

What You’ll Need

• 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 Job Requirements

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

The hourly range for this role is $0.00 - $0.00.

• The specific hourly range offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k.

We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Non-exempt hourly team members accrue paid time off (PTO) and are eligible for additional unplanned unpaid time off (UTO). Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

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 [e-mail].