Associate Veterinarian

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.
• Aid in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care.
• Positively represent 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.

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.
• Passionate about helping people and pets with empathy and excellent customer service focus.
• Ability to multi-task and perform well in a fast-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.