Hospital Veterinarian – Part-Time (Flexible Schedule)

About the role

The incumbent must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation: - Provide excellent patient care by performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care according to patient signalment, lifestyle, and environment. - Provide excellence in client communication and service. - 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 detailed fashion, according to practice convention. - 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.

Responsibilities

- 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. - Performs additional duties as assigned. - Assure continuity of care and all diagnostic testing follow up is performed or delegated, consistent with state practice act guidelines - Assure accurate controlled substance logbooks at end of each shift worked when utilized during your shift - Surgical and dental capabilities preferred- perform routine and complex surgical and dental procedures including (but not limited to) spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals as well as simple and complex extraction and oral surgical procedures.

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. - Preferred skillset in 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 and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations. - Must have telephone and computer skills. - Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.

Qualifications

- Experience in veterinary medicine is preferred but not required. - Strong problem-solving skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and environments.

Skills

- Proficiency in veterinary medicine practices. - Ability to handle stressful situations professionally. - Strong communication and client service skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

- Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO. - Petco Love, supporting thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and helping find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events. - Comprehensive wellness programs and work-life balance.

Pay

- Competitive compensation package tailored to individual qualifications and experience.

Schedule

- Part-time schedule available. Flexible scheduling options are available.