Hospital Veterinarian

Veterinarian - Vetco Total Care

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents, and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self, and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets, people, and our planet.

Core Values:

• We love all pets like our own
• We're the future of the pet industry
• We're here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We're welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers.

Job Description:

• Provide excellent patient care by performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care according to patient signalment, lifestyle, and environment
• Utilize a problem-based approach that includes developing a complete problem list for every patient examined, a complete list of differential diagnoses for each problem identified, a complete diagnostic plan, and appropriate treatments based on interpretation of diagnostic test results leading to confirmed or suspected diagnoses
• Document all patient observations, findings of exams and diagnostics, treatments and medications, client interactions, and tentative and confirmed diagnoses in the medical record in a concise and detailed fashion, according to practice convention
• Perform routine and complex surgical procedures including (but not limited to) spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals
• Perform routine and complex dental procedures including full dental examination, evaluation of dental radiographs, as well as simple and complex extractions and oral surgical procedures
• Develop treatment plans for patients undergoing day hospitalization based on complete problem-based assessment. Transition patients to overnight care as needed and communicate effectively with referral hospitals to ensure continuity of patient care

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in rounds as incoming or exiting doctor at the beginning and end of shifts
• Disseminate knowledge throughout staff to improve the level of care and communication provided to hospital partners, both to the patient and the client
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Supervision and Collaboration:

The Veterinarian will take direct supervision from the Hospital Medical Leader or Area Medical Director. The Veterinarian will work collaboratively with other hospital veterinarians to ensure high standards of patient care.

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 the 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 but not limited to: 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

Work Environment:

The majority of job duties are conducted in the Vetco Total Care veterinary full-service hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary), and standing for long periods of time. A