Staff Frontend Engineer

Vetcove; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote within USA

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Automatic 401k contribution

Employee referral program

Home office setup

Bi-annual company retreats

Open vacation policy

Equity

Monthly team events

Job summary

Vetcove, a veterinary software platform, seeks an experienced Staff Frontend Engineer to lead architecture and evolution of user-facing experiences across web and mobile. You’ll own frontend systems powering tens of thousands of veterinary professionals and millions of pet parents, shaping performance and usability at scale.

You’ll define frontend strategy, set best practices, and collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver high-quality, scalable experiences.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of frontend software engineering experience.
• Strong React/React Native expertise.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or technical field.
• Experience scaling frontend architectures and systems.
• Mentorship of engineers and project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of large scale frontend applications across web and mobile.
• Build and evolve high-performance React/React Native apps.
• Define frontend best practices, performance, accessibility, and maintainability.
• Develop shared component libraries and design systems to improve velocity.
• Improve application performance, reliability, and user experience.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver cohesive features.
• Mentor junior frontend engineers.
• Influence frontend strategy across product areas.
• Debug and resolve complex frontend issues across stacks.

Skills

Frontend development

Architecture design

Mentorship

Project leadership

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or technical field

Tools

React

React Native

TypeScript

Python

Django

Django Rest Framework

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

Redis

Clickhouse

Git

Job description

Join Vetcove and help modernize the future of veterinary software and the pet parent healthcare experience. Our suite of platforms features a market-leading procurement marketplace, an ultra-modern home delivery ecommerce experience, and a next-generation practice management system. More than 25,000 hospitals across all 50 states rely on Vetcove daily, supporting tens of thousands of veterinarians who care for tens of millions of pets each year.

We are modernizing the 50 billion dollar plus animal health industry by giving veterinary organizations the tools to focus more on patient care. Backed by Y Combinator and top venture investors in Silicon Valley, New York and Miami, Vetcove is a fast-growing, mission-driven company. We are searching for talented and passionate people who want to help shape the future of veterinary care.

About the Position

As a Staff Frontend Engineer, you’ll lead the architecture and evolution of the user facing experience across Vetcove’s platforms. You’ll own critical frontend systems that power how tens of thousands of veterinary professionals and millions of pet parents interact with our products daily; from clinical workflows to patient care tools.

This role goes beyond implementation. You’ll define frontend strategy, establish best practices, and shape how our applications scale in performance, usability, and maintainability. You’ll work closely with product, design, and backend teams to deliver seamless, high-quality user experiences at scale.

About Our Team

We’re a fast-moving team solving big challenges in a field that’s rapidly adopting technology. Our platform powers every aspect of veterinary clinic operations, from medical records to pet parent experiences. At Vetcove, engineers work across the stack and have a holistic view of the platform. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with users, influence the product roadmap, and make a real difference in an industry that impacts millions of animals and their caregivers. We operate in a fully remote environment, giving you the flexibility to do your best work while staying deeply connected to a fast-moving, highly collaborative team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of large scale frontend applications across web and mobile

• Build and evolve high performance React and React Native applications

• Define and enforce frontend best practices, including performance optimization, accessibility, and maintainability

• Develop shared component libraries, design systems, and frontend infrastructure to improve team velocity

• Drive improvements in application performance, reliability, and user experience

• Partner closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver cohesive, user centered features

• Mentor junior front end engineers

• Influence technical direction and frontend strategy across multiple product areas

• Debug and resolve complex frontend and cross stack issues

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong focus on frontend development

• Experience building Claude/Cursor skills to help streamline FE best practices

• Bachelor’s degree required, CS or technical degree preferred

• Deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (especially React)

• Experience architecting and scaling complex frontend applications and systems

• Strong understanding of performance optimization, state management, and frontend architecture patterns

• Experience building and maintaining design systems or shared component libraries

• Familiarity with mobile development (React Native or similar) is a plus

• Solid understanding of APIs and backend interactions (REST, GraphQL, etc.)

• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineers

• Strong communication skills and a product-oriented mindset

• Comfortable operating in fast paced, evolving environments

Tools We Use

• Backend: Python (Django, Django Rest Framework)

• Frontend: JavaScript (React, React-Query), TypeScript

• Datastores: Postgres, Elasticsearch, Redis, Clickhouse

• Mobile: React Native

• Version Control: Git

Benefits (Full Time Roles)

• 100% remote within the USA

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Automatic 401k contribution

• Employee referral program

• At home office set up

• Bi-annual company retreats

• Open vacation policy

• Equity

• Monthly team events

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is: $170,000/year - $230,000/year + significant bonus + equity + benefits. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations. For Colorado, the salary range is: $190,000 - $220,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. This salary range is a good faith estimate of what Vetcove may pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, qualifications, and experience. The range reflects the base hourly rate or annual compensation (as applicable), and does not include bonus, equity or other incentives.

In addition to base compensation, Vetcove offers a comprehensive benefits
package. Please refer to the 'Benefits (Full Time Roles)' section above for more
Details.

Please note we are unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Vetcove is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.