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 mastered 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 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.
• May serve as the designated veterinarian responsible for controlled substance accountability, regulatory compliance, and related accounts within the practice.
• Maintain accurate controlled substance records and oversee the compliant ordering, storage, inventory management, reconciliation, and disposal of controlled substances in accordance with all applicable policies and regulations.

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.