Associate Veterinarian
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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 Associate 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
- Empower team to deliver an unparalleled client experience.
- Develop a rapport with clients and resolve their needs and wishes.
- Perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
- Has mastered medical skills and perform basic surgery.
- Explain physical examination findings and communicate a diagnosis of the pet’s condition; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client.
- Educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
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 the patient.
Staying current with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend continuing education meetings.
- Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care.
- Positively represents the clinic in the professional community and to the public.
- Support Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants with escalations as needed.
- Participation in self-development courses and Chewy Vet Care required compliance training.
- Perform related duties and assignments by management.
- 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
- 0 - 2 years’ experience in general medicine and surgery
- 2 years of supervised experience with veterinary radiation machines preferred
- Multi-task with a high degree of integrity and accountability.
- Outstanding listening and problem-solving skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.
- 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 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 Associate Veterinarian will perform physical examinations, diagnostic procedures, and surgeries while providing high-quality, patient-centric care. They are also responsible for educating clients on preventative health and collaborating with the paraprofessional team to ensure a positive clinic experience.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and possess an active state license in good standing. The role requires 0-2 years of experience in general medicine and surgery, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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, 94% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,422 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $119k–$143k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Texas | 287 active | 3,299 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 94% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $63k) · 18% offer loan repayment389 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,439 in the last 30 days | 501 the 30 days before (+187%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +7.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate 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 3,422 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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