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Associate Veterinarian

Chewy
Lutz, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/27/2026 CLOSED ON 8/6/2026

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Job Description

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 Associate Veterinarian to join our Healthcare Practice Team. 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

  • Empower team to deliver an unparalleled client experience.
  • Develop a rapport with clients and resolve their needs and wishes.
  • Perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver quality care while minimizing stress and discomfort of patients.
  • Has mastered medical skills and perform basic surgery.
  • 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.
  • Educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
  • 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.
  • Staying current with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend continuing education meetings.
  • Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care.
  • Positively represents the clinic in the professional community and to the public.
  • Support Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants issues as needed.
  • Participation in self-development courses along with Chewy Vet Care required compliance training.
  • Perform related duties and assignments by management.
  • 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) 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
  • 2 years of supervised experience with veterinary radiation machines preferred
  • Multi-task with a high degree of integrity and accountability.
  • Outstanding listening and problem-solving skills, strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Comfortable collaborating with other veterinary professionals in a team-oriented environment.
  • 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.

Physical Job Requirements

  • Standing or walking up to 80% per shift.
  • Frequently lift up 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.

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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