The Lead Veterinarian will lead veterinary teams, ensure high-quality medical care, provide mentorship, implement policies, and embody company culture.
Our Opportunity:
At Chewy Vet Care, we're changing the veterinary care experience. It starts by crafting a culture and a place where veterinary teams can succeed every day. With the launch of our new veterinary practices, we are looking for a full-time Lead Veterinarian to join our Healthcare Practice Team. As a clinical team member, our people work in a practice developed from the ground up by veterinarians, equipped with advanced equipment and purpose-built technology so that they can practice their best medicine and focus on patient and pet parent care. We offer a customer- and team member-centric work environment where, together, we deliver care that starts with a visit and lasts a lifetime.
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 mentor/feedback related to performance. The Lead Veterinarian is responsible for implementing the outlined policies and procedures, applying coordinated technology, and delivering consistent and appropriate medical care within the given abilities.
Benefits Package
Louisville, Colorado, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and Colorado lifestyle. Nestled between Boulder and Denver, the community is known for its welcoming atmosphere, walkable historic downtown, and year-round events that bring neighbors together. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the miles of trails, nearby open spaces, and quick access to skiing, hiking, and mountain adventures. With plenty of locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, and farmers markets, Louisville has a lively yet relaxed vibe that makes everyday living feel special.
Office Hours
M-Sat 8am-6pm
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 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. APPLY TODAY!
The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant.
We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.
Exempt salary team members will be eligible for an annual PTO. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
Base Salary Range
$124,500-$199,000 USD
Chewy 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 [email protected].
To access Chewy's Customer Privacy Policy, please click here.
To access Chewy's California CPRA Job Applicant Privacy Policy, please click here.
At Chewy Vet Care, we're changing the veterinary care experience. It starts by crafting a culture and a place where veterinary teams can succeed every day. With the launch of our new veterinary practices, we are looking for a full-time Lead Veterinarian to join our Healthcare Practice Team. As a clinical team member, our people work in a practice developed from the ground up by veterinarians, equipped with advanced equipment and purpose-built technology so that they can practice their best medicine and focus on patient and pet parent care. We offer a customer- and team member-centric work environment where, together, we deliver care that starts with a visit and lasts a lifetime.
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 mentor/feedback related to performance. The Lead Veterinarian is responsible for implementing the outlined policies and procedures, applying coordinated technology, and delivering consistent and appropriate medical care within the given abilities.
Benefits Package
- Flexible scheduling (4x10s)
- High doctor to tech ratio
- Highly competitive base salary
- Industry's best relocation package
- Yearly bonus structure
- Yearly Chewy equity vesting
- Amazing medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to fit your needs
- Company sponsored Life, Short term disability, and Long term disability
- Generous annual PTO and paid Holidays
- Family growth financial assistance
- Pet adoption reimbursement
- Paid parental leave and paid PAW-ternity leave
- Backup dependent care (children or pets)
- Annual CE allowance with days off to attend
- Professional development and mentorship assistance
- Paid Professional Dues and PLIT
- 401(k) options with match
- Personal pet discounts and Chewy.com discounts
- Plus more!
Louisville, Colorado, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and Colorado lifestyle. Nestled between Boulder and Denver, the community is known for its welcoming atmosphere, walkable historic downtown, and year-round events that bring neighbors together. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the miles of trails, nearby open spaces, and quick access to skiing, hiking, and mountain adventures. With plenty of locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, and farmers markets, Louisville has a lively yet relaxed vibe that makes everyday living feel special.
Office Hours
M-Sat 8am-6pm
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 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. APPLY TODAY!
The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant.
We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.
Exempt salary team members will be eligible for an annual PTO. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
Base Salary Range
$124,500-$199,000 USD
Chewy 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 [email protected].
To access Chewy's Customer Privacy Policy, please click here.
To access Chewy's California CPRA Job Applicant Privacy Policy, please click here.
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