Associate Veterinarian

About the role

We are seeking a Veterinarian to join our team at Petco Total Care. As a Veterinarian, you will provide excellent patient care, perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat diseases, and provide preventive care. You will also perform routine and complex surgical and dental procedures, develop treatment plans for hospitalized patients, and communicate effectively with referral hospitals.

Responsibilities

• 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 detail 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.
• Participate in rounds as incoming or exiting doctor at beginning and end of shifts.
• Disseminate knowledge throughout staff to improve the level of care and communication provided hospital partners, to both the patient and the client.
• Perform 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 but not limited to: canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Caregiving and compassionate, able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
• Telephone and computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.

Skills

• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and emergencies.

Benefits

At Petco Total Care, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health and financial benefits
• 401K
• Incentives
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pay

The salary range for this position is $87,700.00 - $186,100.00 per year. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws.