Lead Veterinarian

5 days ago

Phoenix, AZ, United States Chewy Full time
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 Paradise Valley, AZ. 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.


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