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Veterinary AssistantVet Care • Boynton Beach, Florida
Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Assistant

Vet Care • Boynton Beach, Florida
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Competitive pay starting at $21 - 22.25 / hr!

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 :

  • Healthcare coverage options including dental and vision
  • 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 Assistant 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.
  • Perform veterinary assistant skills to support practice veterinarians, including assistance with operating medical equipment (like lab, radiology, anesthesia, and dental) and functions that require handling animal bodily fluids and tissues.
  • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standards of Care (SOC)
  • Review invoices with clients and handle client payments.
  • Communicate clearly and respectfully with other Team Members, keeping veterinarians informed in real time on patient updates (in practice, at referral, and under home care)
  • Be proficient using the PIMS 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.
  • Perform related duties and assignments as directed by management.

    • What You’ll Need :

  • Successful completion of an accredited veterinary assistant program is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete the skills checklist for Veterinary Assistant.
  • Experience in veterinary medicine.
  • Passion for helping people and pets with empathy and excellent customer service.
  • Excellent verbal / written communication, observational, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced 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 and occasionally lift greater than 70+ pounds using a team lift.
  • Stand, push, pull, carry, squat, and kneel.

    • Chewy 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  CAAR@chewy.com .

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