Lead Veterinarian
Compensation
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Job Description
Our Opportunity
At Chewy Vet Care, PLLC we’re changing the veterinary care experience! With the launch of our new veterinary practices, we are looking for a full-time Lead Veterinarian to join our Healthcare Practice Team.
As a clinical team member, you’ll work in a practice crafted 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’re 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.
This is an opportunity to join the industry leader that not only cares about what you do, but what you need as a person. We’ll provide competitive benefits, scheduling options that fit your lifestyle, and a collaborative work environment where you can unleash your full potential!
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
As a Lead Veterinarian, you will serve as a leader of your practice’s veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and assistants, setting the bar for providing high-level, proficient veterinary medical care and embodying the Chewy Vet Care culture to work collaboratively with your peers and deliver the pet parent WOW experience.
Hold all Team Members accountable to get results by being available, removing barriers and obstacles, facilitating change, and providing mentorship and feedback related to performance.
Implementing the outlined policies and procedures, using integrated technology, and delivering consistent and appropriate medical care within the given skills.
Perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver while minimizing patient stress and discomfort. Able to perform more sophisticated surgeries and mastered the ability to provide care of complicated cases.
Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the patients’ problems; generate and present a treatment plan for patients.
Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all logs are kept up to date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of patients.
Staying current with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend continuing education meetings
Lead, Manage, Develop, and Mentor Associate Veterinarians regarding the improvement of individual performance with respect to client happiness, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and efficiency.
Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and outstanding client service.
Oversee operating, safety, and compliance procedures as required by applicable law and Chewy Vet Care processes and policies.
Position may require some travel.
What You'll Need
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM, VMD) or equivalent is required
- Active State license in good standing, DEA license and other state credentials as required
- 5+ years’ experience in general medicine and surgery; 1 - 3 years of leadership experience.
- 2 years of supervised experience with veterinary radiation machines preferred
- Comfortable collaborating with other veterinary professionals in a team-oriented environment
- Is passionate about helping people and pets with empathy and excellent customer service focus.
- Ability to multi-task and perform well in a face 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.
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 if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.
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Key Responsibilities
The Lead Veterinarian will oversee the practice's medical team, ensuring high-quality patient care and operational excellence. They are responsible for performing complex medical and surgical procedures while mentoring associate veterinarians and staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree with an active state license and DEA credentials. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in general medicine and surgery, along with 1-3 years of leadership experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $120k–$140k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas | 280 active | 3,443 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 86% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 19% offer loan repayment395 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,282 in the last 30 days | 483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Veterinarian at Chewy a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,392 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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