Our Opportunity

At Chewy, our mission is to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and partners. We see pets as family members and are committed to exceeding customer expectations in every interaction. The Chewy Health team is on a progressive journey to redefine how veterinarians and pet parents care for their pets. Through innovative services, we aim to make it easier for pets of all shapes and sizes to live healthier, happier lives!

As part of this mission, Chewy is hiring a Senior Manager, Veterinary Relations to join our Healthcare Team based in Bellevue, WA. In this highly visible and multidisciplinary role, you will partner with the Director of Veterinary Relations to develop strategies that win the hearts and minds of veterinary professionals, with a particular focus on veterinary students and future leaders. The veterinary student community is critical to the long-term success of Chewy Health, and your efforts will shape how we engage with this influential audience. 

You will lead key programs, such as the Chewy Health Student Ambassador Program and the Chewy Veterinary Leaders Program, while also forging new relationships with strategic veterinary technician schools. In addition, you will serve as Chewy Health’s representative at student-facing events and programs, building strong connections early in veterinary professionals' careers. Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you! 

What You’ll Do

• Partner with Director of Veterinary Relations on team member outreach and relationship management, especially at key external meetings and events.
• Develop and implement academic outreach strategies in collaboration with the Director of Veterinary Relations, focusing on veterinary schools, veterinary technician programs, and student organizations.
• Be the face of Chewy Health within the student community, serving as a key spokesperson for Chewy Health’s student-facing communication channels and initiatives as well as non-student facing opportunities as needed.
• Build and further strategic relationships with veterinary student groups and academic institutions, using Chewy Health sponsorships to engage meaningfully with students and position Chewy Health as a trusted partner in their early careers.
• Lead the Chewy Health Student Ambassador Program, handling a network of ambassadors and investments across veterinary schools, analyzing results, and making data-driven recommendations to expand the program nationwide.
• Lead all aspects of the Chewy Veterinary Leaders Program, Chewy Health’s flagship scholarship and mentorship initiative, ensuring its continued impact and success for veterinary students.
• Be a great partner with key student groups, including the Student AVMA, Veterinary Business Management Association, and other student organizations.
• Establish Chewy Health’s relationship with key veterinary technician schools, creating engagement opportunities with academic institutions and students.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Chewy Healthcare, Marketing, and other internal teams on projects that elevate Chewy Health’s visibility and influence in the veterinary education space, including a speaker’s bureau for student-facing opportunities.

What You’ll Need

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) degree, or other veterinary experience with 7+ years of experience, including clinical practice and exposure to veterinary education.
• A genuine passion for working with veterinary and veterinary technician student populations.
• Exceptional organization skills and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships within the veterinary community, with a track record of influencing and engaging diverse audiences.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to represent Chewy Health’s mission and values at academic institutions, conferences, and student events.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, self-starter environment where innovation and agility are key.
• Willingness to travel up to 35% for conferences, school visits, and student engagement events.

Compensation & Benefits:

Our salary range for a Senior Veterinary Relations Manager position is $110,500.00 - $176,000.00. 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, 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.

Salaried-exempt team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. 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.

Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. 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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