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About the Role

At our Vetco Total Care Full Service Veterinary Hospitals, our veterinarian position is the most immersive role in the hospital. Our hospital veterinarians live and breathe quality – in the pets they treat, the people they work with and the way they lead. They are supported by quality equipment, quality supportive medical field leaders and a quality paraprofessional team who are encouraged to expand their skill sets. Come join a world class organization focused on celebrating your success and unique practice of Veterinary medicine as you lead your team through the next generation of full-service Veterinary Care.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent patient care by performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care.
Utilize a problem-based approach to develop problem lists, differential diagnoses, diagnostic plans, and treatment plans.
Document all patient observations, findings, treatments, client interactions, and diagnoses in the medical record.
Perform routine and complex surgical procedures including spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.
Perform routine and complex dental procedures including examination, radiograph evaluation, and extractions.
Develop treatment plans for hospitalized patients and communicate effectively with referral hospitals.
Participate in rounds as incoming or exiting doctor.
Disseminate knowledge throughout staff to improve the level of care and communication.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
Active licensure as a veterinarian without contingencies in the state in which the hospital is located or ability to obtain by start date.
Current DEA license.
Current Controlled Substance License, if applicable, in state in which the hospital is located or ability to obtain by start date.
USDA Category I (minimum) Accreditation or completion within two months of hire date.
Must be comfortable performing anesthesia and routine surgeries including canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
Must have telephone and computer skills.
Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.
Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary), and standing for long periods of time.
Will regularly communicate with clients, veterinary specialists, and companies that provide products and/or services that the practice utilizes.

Skills

Problem-solving skills
Anesthesia
Routine surgeries
Dentals
Written communication skills
Verbal communication skills
Telephone skills
Computer skills

Location

Vetco Total Care veterinary full-service hospital

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

Veterinarian

Education Level

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$60.00 - $96.00 Hourly

Benefits

Health benefits
Financial benefits
401K
Incentives
PTO

About the Company

We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support.
We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between.
We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers.
In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Equal Opportunity

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.