Job Description
Our Opportunity:
At Chewy Vet Care we're changing the veterinary care experience! With the launch of our new veterinary practices we are looking for a full-time Lead Veterinarian to join our Healthcare Practice Team in the Phoenix metro area. 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. 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 proficient 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 get results by being available removing barriers and obstacles facilitating change and providing mentorship and feedback related to performance.
- Implementing the outlined policies and procedures using integrated technology and delivering 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.
- Staying 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 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.
- 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.
- 2 years of supervised experience with veterinary radiation machines preferred
- Comfortable collaborating with other veterinary professionals in a team-oriented environment
- Is passionate about helping people and pets with empathy and excellent customer service focus.
- 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 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.
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. 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 [email protected].
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Skills Required
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM VMD) or equivalent
- Active State license in good standing
- 5+ years' experience in general medicine and surgery
- 1 - 3 years of leadership experience
- 2 years of supervised experience with veterinary radiation machines preferred
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What We Do
Who We AreChewy is where pet parents find everything they need for life with pets from food to fun to pharmacy. We make pet care easier more informed and more joyful through fast reliable delivery and award-winning 24/7 Customer Care including access to pet health support when it’s needed. Founded in 2011 Chewy combines the convenience of online shopping with a high-touch personalized experience built around the real moments of pet parenthood.Our MissionChewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. What We DoWe support pet parents through the highs lows and everyday moments of the pet parenting journey with:• Pet food treats and daily essentials• Supplies for dogs cats fish birds reptiles equine and small pets• Pharmacy and veterinary services including prescriptions and medications• Pet wellness and health products• Autoship for convenient recurring deliveries• Chewy+ our premium membership offering exclusive savings faster delivery and personalized pet care benefits• 24/7/365 customer support from knowledgeable pet-loving expertsWhat Makes Chewy DifferentChewy is known for industry-leading service deep personalization and our customer-obsessed culture. We combine trust convenience and care and pet parents come to us for: • Exceptional customer care• Human- and pet-centered product and experience design• Fast dependable fulfillment across a nationwide operations network• A mission-driven culture built on empathy trust and passion for petsOur CultureChewy’s culture is built for people who thrive on ownership innovation and impact. We value curiosity creativity and continuous improvement across all our teams. We empower Team Members—our Chewtopians—to learn grow and unleash their full potential in a collaborative supportive mission-driven environment.How We WorkChewy’s Operating Principles guide how we think innovate collaborate and execute. These principles shape our character decision-making and approach to delivering results while connecting our people and culture in support of our mission.Where We WorkChewy headquarters: Plantation FL and Boston MAAdditional hubs: Bellevue WA and Minneapolis MN
Why Work With Us
Why You Should Work at ChewyChewy is a unique fast-growing e-commerce and tech leader where builders creators and problem-solvers shape the future of pet care. Our teams drive innovation in a mission-driven culture that creates real impact for pets and the people who love them.
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