Associate Veterinarian - PHXD

Chewy•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Chewy Vet Care is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join its practice team in Scottsdale, Arizona. The role provides medical, surgical, and preventative care in a practice designed by veterinarians and equipped with advanced equipment and purpose-built technology. The veterinarian will focus on patient and pet parent care while contributing to a customer- and team-member-centric environment and delivering connected, high-quality veterinary medicine. The position includes providing care for complex medical cases and performing advanced surgeries, maintaining medical and controlled-substance records as applicable, and working with practice leadership to review performance and support hospital goals. The veterinarian will help develop paraprofessional teammates, build client relationships through communication and education, and contribute to a respectful, supportive, learning-focused team culture. The role also calls for ongoing professional learning and alignment with Chewy Vet Care’s mission and values.

Requirements

DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college, or ECFVG/PAVE equivalent.
At least 5 years of practice experience in general medicine and surgery; residency or internship trained.
Active veterinary license in good standing, USDA license, and DEA registration in good standing, or ability to obtain them in the practicing state.
Comfort performing cystotomy, abdominal explore, pyometra, gastrotomy, enterotomy, and splenectomy surgeries.
Strong practice skills and commitment to high-quality, evidence-based medicine and patient care.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, team members, and peers.
Collaborative mindset and ability to contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture.
Willingness to learn, grow, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Passion for building client relationships and educating clients about preventative care and treatment plans.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Professional, compassionate, and respectful demeanor aligned with Chewy Vet Care’s mission and values.
Able to stand or walk up to 80% of a shift; frequently lift up to 50 pounds and up to 70 pounds with an optional team lift; rarely lift more than 70 pounds with a team lift; and stand, push, pull, carry, squat, and kneel.

Nice To Haves

Interest in mentorship, continuous learning, and contributing to the development of veterinary teammates.

Responsibilities

Provide thorough, compassionate medical, surgical, and preventative care to pets.
Ensure an exceptional patient and client experience at every touchpoint.
Maintain accurate and timely medical records.
Meet defined individual performance targets and key metrics.
Support the growth and development of the paraprofessional team and foster a learning-focused culture.
Perform complex surgical procedures and provide care for complicated medical cases.
Work with the Lead Veterinarian and Regional Medical Director to review performance metrics and support hospital operational and financial goals.
Build trust and rapport with clients through clear communication and education.
Collaborate with and delegate to veterinary team members to provide efficient, cohesive, team-based care.
Support a welcoming, professional environment for clients and team members.
Foster a respectful and supportive team atmosphere, remain open to feedback and learning, and contribute to recognition of team successes.
Stay current with medical advancements and veterinary industry standards; contribute expertise and curiosity to case discussions and problem-solving.
Advocate for pets while aligning with Chewy Vet Care’s care philosophy.
May serve as the designated veterinarian responsible for controlled-substance accountability and regulatory compliance, including accurate records and compliant ordering, storage, inventory management, reconciliation, and disposal.
Exemplify Chewy Vet Care’s tenets and operating principles and promote its mission of enhancing pet health and well-being.