Part-Time Veterinarian

About the role

We are seeking a hospital veterinarian to join our world-class organization focused on celebrating your success and unique practice of veterinary medicine. As a veterinarian at our Vetco Total Care Full Service Veterinary Hospitals, you will lead your team through the next generation of full-service veterinary care. This role is the most immersive in the hospital, where you will live and breathe quality in the pets you treat, the people you work with, and the way you lead. You will be supported by quality equipment (ultrasound in every hospital, heated hydraulic surgery tables, DDXR), quality supportive medical field leaders, and a paraprofessional team encouraged to expand their skill sets as subject matter experts in dentistry, nutrition, and more.

All hospital partners are responsible for performing duties in a way that creates an environment where:

• The patient’s needs always come first.
• Every team member understands they have the power to create an exceptional customer and patient experience.
• Contentious issues are dealt with and resolved as they occur or as soon as possible.
• Exceptional teamwork and commitment to shared goals benefit the entire organization.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• 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 concisely and in detail, 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.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in rounds as incoming or exiting doctor at the beginning and end of shifts.
• Disseminate knowledge throughout staff to improve the level of care and communication provided to hospital partners, patients, and clients.
• 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 where the hospital is located or ability to obtain by start date.
• Current DEA license.
• Current Controlled Substance License, if applicable, in the state where 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and sympathetic, 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.

Work Environment

The majority of job duties are conducted in the Vetco Total Care veterinary full-service hospital. The position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds, as necessary), and standing for long periods of time. A large amount of time will be spent in direct contact with clients and their pets.

Pay

Salary Range: $60.00 - $96.00 hourly. Actual pay rates will 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 applied.

Benefits

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