Veterinary Assistant

Chewy Chewy · Retail · Redmond, WA

Seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support a veterinary practice team, provide high-level veterinary support care, and embody the Chewy Vet Care culture. Responsibilities include assisting with medical equipment, handling bodily fluids, communicating with clients and team members, managing pharmacy holdings, and maintaining cleanliness. Requires completion of an accredited veterinary assistant program (preferred) and 1-2 years of experience.

What you'd actually do

  1. Serve to support the practice team, setting the bar for providing high-level, proficient veterinary support care and embodying the Chewy Vet Care culture to work collaboratively with peers and deliver the pet parent WOW experience.
  2. Responsible for implementing the outlined policies and procedures, using integrated technology, and delivering consistent and appropriate medical care within the given abilities.
  3. Perform veterinary assistant skills to support practice veterinarians, including assistance with operating medical equipment (like lab, radiology, anesthesia, dental) and performing functions that require handling animal bodily fluids and tissues.
  4. Demonstrate team support and care for others’ work experiences.
  5. Understand and follow the practice’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standards of Care (SOC)

Skills

Required

  • Demonstrated ability to complete the veterinary assistant skills checklist for Veterinary Assistant.
  • Experience in veterinary medicine
  • Passion for helping people and pets with empathy and excellent customer service focus.
  • Strong ability to connect with clients and demonstrate empathy and compassion.
  • Excellent verbal / written communication, observational, and analytical skills.
  • Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

  • Successful completion of an accredited veterinary assistant program