Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Our Opportunity:

At Chewy Vet Care, we’re changing the veterinary care experience from the ground up! It starts by creating a culture and work environment where veterinary teams can succeed every day. With the continued expansion of our Chewy Vet Care clinics, we are looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our Chewy Vet Care Practice Team. As clinical team member, you’ll work in a practice designed 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 work environment where, together, we deliver care that starts with a visit and lasts a lifetime!

Chewy Vet Care is a comprehensive pet healthcare practice that delivers connected care through a gold standard of veterinary medicine. 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 excellent benefits, scheduling options that fit your lifestyle, and growth opportunities to enhance your clinical and leadership aspirations. Join the team that understands that caring for the pets we love starts with greater care for our veterinary teams.

What You'll Do

• Deliver High-Quality Veterinary Care
• Provide thorough, compassionate medical, surgical, and preventative care to pets.
• Ensure an exceptional patient and client experience at every touchpoint.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical records.
• Deliver against defined individual performance targets and key metrics.
• Actively support the growth and development of our paraprofessional team with a learning-focused culture.

Demonstrates proficiency in performing complex surgical procedures and mastered the ability to deliver care for complicated medical cases.

Work closely with Lead Veterinarian and Regional Medical Director to regularly review performance metrics and support the achievement of the hospital’s operational and financial goals.

• Build Strong Relationships
• Establish trust and rapport with clients through clear communication and education.
• Collaborate with and delegate veterinary team members to ensure efficient, cohesive, team-based care.
• Support a welcoming and professional environment for both clients and team members.
• Contribute to a Positive Work Culture
• Foster a respectful, supportive, and dynamic team atmosphere.
• Embrace a growth mindset, remaining open to feedback and learning.
• Celebrate wins and contribute to a culture of appreciation and recognition.
• Medical Impact & Professional Excellence
• Stay current with medical advancements and veterinary industry standards.
• Bring your practice expertise and curiosity to case discussions and problem-solving.
• Advocate for the best interest of pets while aligning with Chewy Vet Care’s care philosophy.

May serve as the designated veterinarian responsible for controlled substance accountability, regulatory compliance, and related accounts within the practice.

Responsible for maintaining accurate controlled substance records and overseeing the compliant ordering, storage, inventory management, reconciliation, and disposal of controlled substances in accordance with all applicable policies and regulations.

Live the Chewy Vet Care Values

Consistently exemplify Chewy Vet Care’s tenets & operating principles in all interactions with clients and team members.

Promote a unified mission of enhancing pet health and well-being.

What you’ll need

DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college (or ECFVG/PAVE equivalent).

Active veterinary license, USDA license, and DEA registration in good standing (or ability to obtain in the practicing state).

5+ years’ experience in practice experience of general medicine and surgery; residency or internship trained

Comfortable performing the following surgeries: cystotomy, abdominal explore, pyometra, gastrotomy, enterotomy, and splenectomy.

• An active veterinary license must be in good standing.
• Strong practice skills with a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based medicine and patient care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, team members, and peers.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Passion for building relationships with clients and providing education on preventative care and treatment plans.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Interest in mentorship, continuous learning, and contributing to the development of veterinary teammates.
• Professional, compassionate, and respectful demeanor that aligns with Chewy Vet Care’s mission and values.

Physical job requirements

• Standing or walking up to 80% per shift.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently lift up to 70 pounds using an optional team lift.
• Rarely 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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