Hospital Veterinarian (Part-Time)

Veterinarian

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.

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

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, differential diagnoses, diagnostic plan, and appropriate treatments
• Document all patient observations, findings, treatments, and interactions in the medical record
• Perform routine and complex surgical and dental procedures
• Develop treatment plans for patients undergoing day hospitalization and communicate effectively with referral hospitals

Responsibilities:

• Participate in rounds at the beginning and end of shifts
• Disseminate knowledge to improve care and communication
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Nature of Supervision:

The Veterinarian will take direct supervision from the Hospital Medical Leader or Area Medical Director and is expected to work collaboratively with all hospital veterinarians.

Planning and Problem Solving:

Candidates must possess excellent problem-solving skills for expeditious diagnosis of patient problems.

Impact:

This role contributes to the growth of a productive practice, ensuring a well-trained and motivated team, optimal environment, employee retention, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction.

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 and Controlled Substance License, if applicable
• USDA Category I (minimum) Accreditation or completion within two months of hire date
• Comfortable performing anesthesia and routine surgeries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Compassionate and professional attitude
• Team player willing to learn new techniques

Work Environment:

The majority of duties are conducted in the Vetco Total Care veterinary full-service hospital. Requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing for long periods. A large amount of time spent in direct contact with clients and their pets.

Contacts:

Regular communication with clients, veterinary specialists, and companies providing products/services utilized by the practice.