Chewy · 2 months ago
Veterinary Assistant
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21/hr - $29/hr
0+ years expChewycom is launching new veterinary practices and is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join their Healthcare Practice Team. This role involves providing high-level veterinary support, assisting veterinarians with medical procedures, and ensuring a collaborative and caring environment for both pets and their owners.
E-CommercePetRetail
Responsibilities
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
Responsible for implementing the outlined policies and procedures, using integrated technology, and delivering consistent and appropriate medical care within the given abilities
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
Demonstrate team support and care for others’ work experiences
Understand and follow the practice’s 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
Participation in self-development courses and Chewy Vet Care required compliance training
Perform related duties and assignments as directed by management
May be required to work weekends, position may require some travel
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of an accredited veterinary assistant program is preferred
Demonstrated ability to complete the veterinary assistant skills checklist for Veterinary Assistant
0 - 2 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant in practice
Experience in veterinary medicine
Passionate about 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
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
Benefits
401k
Medical/Rx
Vision
Dental
Life
Disability
Hospital indemnity
Critical illness
Accident
Parental leave
Family services benefits
Backup dependent care
Flexible spending accounts
Telemedicine
Pet adoption reimbursement
Employee assistance program
10% off pet insurance
20% off at Chewy.com
Paid time off (PTO)
Unplanned unpaid time off (UTO)
Six paid holidays per year
Paid sick and family leave
Company
Chewy
Chewy is a pet store that offers products, services, supplies, and prescriptions for pet parents and partners with online services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Chewy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (250)
2024 (164)
2023 (223)
2022 (305)
2021 (189)
2020 (161)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$951MKey Investors
Lone Pine CapitalWells Fargo Capital FinanceBlackRock
2024-09-19Post Ipo Secondary· $500M
2019-06-13IPO
2017-04-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Michael Hyman
Vice President
Jim Nelson
Director
Recent News
Benzinga.com
2026-01-13
The Motley Fool
2026-01-09
2026-01-07
Company data provided by crunchbase