Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian

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.
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in general medicine and surgery; residency or internship trained.
• The ability to multi-task with a high degree of integrity and accountability.
• Have exemplary listening and problem-solving skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Empower the care team to deliver an unparalleled client experience.
• Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes.
• 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 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 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.
• 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.
• 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 as directed by management.
• Position may require some travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of supervised experience with veterinary radiation machines preferred.