Veterinarian Medicine Specialist

1 day ago


Oceanside, California, United States Petco Full time
About Petco

At Petco, we are dedicated to creating a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents, and people. Our core values capture the spirit of improvement as we work to enhance lives by doing what's right for pets, people, and our planet.

We're committed to being the future of the pet industry, driven by innovation and passion. Our team of experts is passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences and delivering high-quality care to our furry friends.

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and partners. With over 29,000 team members and 1,500+ pet care centers across the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, we're making a difference in the lives of millions.

Job Overview

This role is an excellent opportunity for experienced veterinarians to join our team and contribute to the growth of a productive practice while focusing on a high-quality standard of care. As a Veterinarian Medicine Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring that we have a cohesive, well-trained, and motivated team, resulting in an optimal environment that ensures employee retention, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities
  • Provide Excellent Patient Care: Perform physical examinations, diagnose and treat diseases, and provide preventive care according to patient signalment, lifestyle, and environment.
  • Utilize Problem-Based Approach: 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 Patient Information: 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.
  • Surgical Procedures: Perform routine and complex surgical procedures including (but not limited) spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.
  • Dental Procedures: 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.

Requirements
  • Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
  • Licensure: Active licensure as a veterinarian without contingencies in the state in which the hospital is located or ability to obtain by start date.
  • Experience: Must be comfortable performing anesthesia and routine surgeries including but not limited to: canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals.
  • Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, compassionate and sympathetic, able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.

Work Environment

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



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