Associate Veterinarian
| Company | Chewy |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | MD |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
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
- 0 – 2 years’ experience in general medicine and surgery
- Multi-task with a high degree of integrity and accountability
- Outstanding listening and problem-solving skills, strong verbal and written communication skills
- 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
Responsibilities
- Empower team to deliver an unparalleled client experience
- Develop a rapport with clients and resolve their needs and wishes
- Perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort
- Has mastered medical skills and perform basic surgery
- Explain physical examination findings and communicate a diagnosis of the pet’s condition; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client
- Educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products
- 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 the patient
- Staying current with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend continuing education meetings
- Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care
- Positively represents the clinic in the professional community and to the public
- Support Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants with escalations as needed
- Participation in self-development courses and Chewy Vet Care required compliance training
- Perform related duties and assignments by management
- Oversee operating, safety, and compliance procedures as required by applicable law and Chewy Vet Care processes and policies
- Position may require some travel
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of supervised experience with veterinary radiation machines preferred