Veterinary Medicine Specialist

7 days ago


Oceanside, California, United States Petco Full time

Company Overview

Petco is a leading health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. We are committed to providing high-quality services and products that cater to the needs of our customers.

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Medicine Specialist to join our team at Petco Total Care Full Service Veterinary Hospitals. As a key member of our hospital team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and delivering top-notch veterinary services to our clients.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school. They must also be actively licensed as a veterinarian without contingencies in the state where the hospital is located or be able to obtain licensure by the start date. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be compassionate and sympathetic, and maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 to develop 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 detail fashion, according to practice convention.
  • Perform routine and complex surgical procedures, including spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.
  • 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.

Benefits

Petco offers a competitive salary range of $79,170 - $169,000 per year, depending on experience and location. In addition, we provide comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401K, incentives, and paid time off. Our goal is to create a positive and supportive work environment that fosters employee growth and well-being.

Contact Information

Please visit our website for more information about this exciting opportunity and how to apply.



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