Staff Veterinarian III

About the role

At Chewy Vet Care, we're transforming the veterinary care experience. We're launching new veterinary practices and are seeking a full-time Lead Veterinarian to join our Healthcare Practice Team.

Responsibilities

• 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, minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
• Able to perform more sophisticated surgeries and master complex case care.
• Explain physical examination findings and communicate diagnoses to clients; generate and present a treatment plan for patients.
• Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and ensure logs are updated according to 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.
• Assist in developing 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.
• Position may require some travel.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Scheduling options that fit your lifestyle.
• Customer and team member-centric environment.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Leaves of absence including parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and discounts.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $145,000 - $232,500. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon interview.