Associate Veterinarian (Part-Time Flex)

We’re proud to be "where the pets go" and "where the pet people go." If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcomed to be your whole self, and nurture your well-being, 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 and people.

About Petco

We’ve been "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years—from meals and toys to supplies and expert support from people who understand pet parenthood. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood and are here for every tail wag, vet visit, and step of the journey.

We are 29,000+ strong, nurturing 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, supporting thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and helping find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care by performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care tailored to each pet’s signalment, lifestyle, and environment.
• Deliver excellence in client communication and service.
• Use a problem-based approach, including developing a complete problem list, differential diagnoses, diagnostic plans, and treatments based on test results.
• Document all patient observations, exam findings, diagnostics, treatments, client interactions, and diagnoses in medical records concisely and accurately.
• Develop treatment plans for hospitalized patients and ensure smooth transitions to overnight care or referral hospitals for continuity of care.
• Participate in shift rounds as incoming or exiting doctor.
• Share knowledge with staff to improve care and communication for both pets and clients.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including controlled substance logbook management and follow-up on diagnostic testing.
• Surgical and dental capabilities preferred: perform routine and complex procedures such as spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, mass removals, and dental extractions.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
• Active licensure as a veterinarian without contingencies in the state of employment or ability to obtain by start date.
• Current DEA license.
• Current Controlled Substance License (if applicable) in the state of employment or ability to obtain by start date.
• USDA Category I (minimum) Accreditation or completion within two months of hire.
• Preferred experience in anesthesia and routine surgeries, including canine/feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, professional demeanor during emotional or stressful situations.
• Strong telephone and computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques, offer creative ideas, and adapt to change.

Work Environment

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

Regular communication with clients, veterinary specialists, and service/product providers is required.

Benefits

For a detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO, visit Petco’s careers page.