Lead Veterinarian

What You'll Do

• 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.
• 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.
• Implement policies and procedures, use integrated technology, and deliver 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 master 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.
• Stay 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.
• Absorb and implement 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.

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.
• 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.