Hospital Medical Leader - Veterinarian
About the role
Vetco Total Care Hospital Medical Leaders ensure the highest level of patient care and client experience, drive continuous improvement in clinical skills, and cultivate a supportive, respectful, and collaborative work culture where all people feel welcome. They review hospital P&L and partner with medical and operations field leaders to drive hospital performance, efficiency, and exceptional care quality.
Vetco Total Care hospitals are fully equipped with the latest technology including cloud-based practice management and records software, digital and dental x‑ray, Idexx, Butterfly iQ+ handheld ultrasound, Vetology Radiograph Interpretation AI, VMED Vet‑Dop2 Doppler Blood Pressure System, and VETSCAN IMAGYST. This enables you and your team to deliver the highest standards of care across routine, diagnostic, and complex procedures including (but not limited to) radiographs and ultrasounds, dental extractions and prophylaxis, spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.
You will grow as a practitioner and a leader with paid continued education and leadership training. With the freedom to practice true autonomous medicine, you will utilize all your experience and skills and continue to learn. You will build relationships with pet parents and model respect and empathy. You will enjoy the support of local medical directors and a team of licensed and trained veterinary technicians and assistants. Plus, flexible schedules, open time off, zero noncompetes, and no on‑call shifts ensure you enjoy your life outside of work.
Responsibilities
- Ensure highest level of patient care and client experience
- Drive continuous improvement in clinical skills
- Cultivate a supportive, respectful, and collaborative work culture
- Review hospital P&L and partner with medical and operations field leaders
- Drive hospital performance, efficiency, and exceptional care quality
- Perform routine, diagnostic, and complex procedures (radiographs, ultrasounds, dental extractions, prophylaxis, spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, mass removals, etc.)
- Build relationships with pet parents and model respect and empathy
- Mentor and support veterinary technicians and assistants
Benefits
Financial Wellbeing
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) with company match
- Production and quarterly bonuses
- Sign‑on and relocation bonuses for many roles
- Generous discounts on store purchases, grooming, training, hospital services, plus travel, entertainment, insurance, and fitness perks
Work‑Life Sustainability
- Open and paid time off with no negative accruals
- Flexible schedule options
- No on‑call, no late nights or overnights
Health & Wellness Support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health insurance and resources for you and your loved ones
- Fertility and family‑planning assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Pet bereavement leave
Career Growth
- No noncompetes for veterinarians
- No sales quotas on wellness plans
- $3,500 paid continuing education for full‑time veterinarians
- 100% DEA reimbursement
- Subject Matter Expert training in dentistry, dermatology, and nutrition
- Mentorship available
- Medical leadership and business training
- Career advancement opportunities
Pay
Salary Range: $122,300.00 – $195,700.00 per year. Actual pay rates depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.
Schedule
- Flexible schedule options
- Open time off (no negative accruals)
- No on‑call shifts
- No late nights or overnights
About Petco
Petco has been "where the pets go" for more than 60 years, providing everything pets need to live their best lives — from favorite meals and toys to trusted supplies and expert support. The company operates 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. Petco employs 29,000+ people and, through Petco Love (founded in 1999), supports thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and has helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in‑store adoption events.