Veterinary Technician

Chewy; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Chewy is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Healthcare Practice Team in Lutz, Florida. The ideal candidate will work in a supportive environment, delivering exceptional veterinary care while collaborating closely with team members. Candidates should have a strong background in veterinary practices and a passion for connecting with clients and pets.

Responsibilities include patient care, team training, and maintaining clear communication within the team. Join us in our mission to provide top-notch veterinary services!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Veterinary Technician in practice is preferred.
• Successful completion of an accredited veterinary technology program and current licensure is preferred.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, observational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level veterinary medical care.
• Implement policies and deliver consistent patient care.
• Maintain clear communication with team members and veterinarians.

Skills

Veterinary medical care

Client communication

Patient care

Team training

Education

Accredited veterinary technology program

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 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.

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 70 pounds using an optional team lift.
• Occasionally lift greater than 70+ pounds using a team lift.
• Stand, push, pull, carry, squat, and kneel.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 you need a religious accommodation, please contact [e-mail].