Veterinary Assistant

Chewy Chewy · Retail · Lutz, FL

Veterinary Assistant role at Chewy Vet Care, focusing on providing high-level support to the practice team, assisting veterinarians with medical procedures and equipment, and ensuring excellent patient and pet parent care. Requires experience in veterinary medicine and strong customer service skills.

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

  • Experience in veterinary medicine
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal / written communication, observational, and analytical skills

Nice to have

  • Successful completion of an accredited veterinary assistant program
  • Demonstrated ability to complete the veterinary assistant skills checklist for Veterinary Assistant
  • 0 - 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant in practice
  • Passion for helping people and pets with empathy and excellent customer service focus.
  • Strong ability to connect with clients and demonstrate empathy and compassion.