Associate Veterinarian

Chewy Chewy · Retail · Phoenix, AZ +1

Associate Veterinarian III position at Chewy Vet Care, focusing on providing comprehensive veterinary services, including examinations, diagnostics, medical/surgical/dental procedures, and client education. The role requires a DVM degree, active state license, and 2-3 years of experience in general medicine and surgery. Responsibilities include performing procedures, developing treatment plans, maintaining records, and supporting the veterinary team. The role is based in Phoenix, AZ.

What you'd actually do

  1. Perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver quality care while minimizing stress and discomfort of patients.
  2. 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.
  3. Educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
  4. 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.
  5. Staying current with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend continuing education meetings.

Skills

Required

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM, VMD)
  • 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
  • Outstanding listening and problem-solving skills
  • strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Comfortable collaborating with other veterinary professionals in a team-oriented environment

Nice to have

  • 2 years of supervised experience with veterinary radiation machines preferred
  • Multi-task with a high degree of integrity and accountability
  • Is passionate about helping people and pets with compassion and excellent customer service focus
  • Ability to multi-task and perform well in a face paced, self-starter environment