Relief Veternarian

Job Description:

At Chewy Vet Care, we’re changing the veterinary care experience from the ground up! Chewy Vet Care is seeking Relief Veterinarians to complete and support staffing/coverage needs at our hospitals. The ideal candidate must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment and have a positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude. Excellent client communication and high-quality medicine is required.

What Will You Do?

• Engage with 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.

• 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.

What Will You 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

• PLIT Insurance

• 2+ years’ experience in general practice medicine and surgery

• The ability to multi-task with a high degree of integrity and accountability.

• Have outstanding listening and problem-solving skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Is comfortable collaborating with other veterinary professionals, applying a team-oriented environment.

• Is passionate about helping people and pets with empathy and excellent customer service focus.

• Computer skills - Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and PIMS software

• A genuine passion for providing care that aligns with the team’s values and mission. 

What Are Physical Requirements? 

• Standing or walking up to 80% per shift.

• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

• Frequently lift up to 70 pounds using an optional team lift.

• Rarely 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 CAAR@chewy.com.

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