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At Chewy, we're changing the veterinary care experience from the ground up! It starts by creating a culture and work environment where veterinary teams can succeed every day. With the launch of our new veterinary clinics in early 2024, we are looking for a full-time Lead Veterinarian to join our Healthcare Practice Team. As a clinical team member, you'll work in a practice designed 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 work environment where, together, we deliver care that starts with a visit and lasts a lifetime!
Chewy Vet Care is 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. This is an opportunity to join the industry leader that not only cares about what you do, but what you need as a person. We'll provide competitive benefits, scheduling options that fit your lifestyle, and a collaborative work environment where you can unleash your full potential! Join the team that understands that caring for the pets we love starts with greater care for our veterinary team members.
What you'll do:
  • As a Lead Veterinarian, you will serve as a leader of your practice's veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and assistants, setting the bar for providing high-level, competent veterinary medical care and embodying the Chewy Vet Care culture to work collaboratively with your peers and deliver the pet parent WOW experience.
  • Hold all team members accountable to drive results by being available, removing barriers and obstacles, facilitating change, and providing coaching/feedback related to performance.
  • The Lead Veterinarian is responsible for implementing the outlined policies and procedures, utilizing integrated technology, and delivering consistent and appropriate medical care within the given skill set.
  • Perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.Able to perform more complex 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 the patient to the client.
  • Plans and implements strategies to meet short term goals; manages daily and weekly activities of the team and addresses progress.
  • Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up to date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
  • Stay up to date 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 satisfaction, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and efficiency.
  • Oversee operating, safety, and compliance procedures as required by applicable law and Chewy processes and policies.
  • Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
  • Position may require some travel.

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.
  • Two years of supervised experience with veterinary radiation machines preferred.
  • Is comfortable collaborating with other veterinary professionals, utilizing a team-oriented environment.
  • Is passionate about helping people and pets with empathy and excellent customer service focus.
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and perform well in a face paced, self-starter environment.

Physical job requirements:
  • Standing or walking up to 80% per shift.
  • Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently lift up to 70 pounds using an optional team lift.
  • Rarely lift greater than 70+ pounds using a team lift.
  • Stand, push, pull, carry, squat, and kneel.

Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.
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