Associate Veterinarian

About the role

We're looking for a Veterinarian to join our team at Petco Total Care. As a Veterinarian, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving the lives of pets and pet owners. You'll be responsible for providing comprehensive care, performing surgeries, and managing patient transitions.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care by performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care.
• Utilize a problem-based approach to develop a complete problem list, differential diagnoses, diagnostic plan, and appropriate treatments.
• Document all patient observations, findings, treatments, and diagnoses in the medical record.
• Perform routine and complex surgical procedures, including spays, neuters, mass removals, and dental procedures.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for hospitalized patients and communicate with referral hospitals to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in rounds and disseminate knowledge to improve the level of care and communication among staff.
• 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.
• Comfortable performing anesthesia and routine surgeries including but not limited to: canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Caregiving and compassionate attitude.
• Telephone and computer skills.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must have telephone and computer skills.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.

Skills

• Problem-solving skills.
• Comprehensive patient care.
• Surgical proficiency.
• Effective communication.
• Teamwork and leadership.

Benefits

At Petco Total Care, we offer competitive compensation, including a salary range of $87,700.00 - $186,100.00 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. We also provide:

• Health and financial benefits
• 401(k)
• Incentives
• Paid time off

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $87,700.00 - $186,100.00 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. The actual salary will vary based on regulatory minimum wage requirements and other factors.

Schedule

This position requires a flexible schedule to accommodate the demands of veterinary practice, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Contact Us

If you're interested in joining our team, please apply online or contact us at careers@petco.com for more information.