Associate Veterinarian III

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 stress and discomfort of patients.
• 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.
• Stay 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 represent the clinic in the professional community and to the public.
• Support Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants issues as needed.
• Participate in self-development courses along with 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.

Requirements

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM, VMD) is required
• Active State license in good standing, DEA license and other state credentials as required
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in general medicine and surgery; residency or internship trained
• 2 years of supervised experience with veterinary radiation machines preferred

Skills

• 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 compassion 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.