Veterinarian Lead

At Petco, we're committed to improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and our planet. As a Hospital Veterinarian, you'll be part of a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to our furry friends.

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and our partners. We're proud to operate over 1,500 pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, with a team of 29,000 strong.

We believe in purpose-driven work, and our values reflect that: we love all pets like our own; we're the future of the pet industry; we're here to improve lives; we drive outstanding results together; and we're welcome as we are.

This position will impact the organization by contributing to the growth of a productive practice while focusing on a high-quality standard of care. As a Hospital Veterinarian, you'll play a critical role in ensuring that we have a cohesive, well-trained, and motivated team.

You'll be responsible for performing duties in a way that creates an environment where:

• The patient's needs always come first;
• Every team member understands that they have the power to do what it takes to create an exceptional customer and patient experience;
• Contentious issues are dealt with and resolved as they occur when possible, or as soon as is possible;
• Exceptional teamwork and commitment to shared goals benefits the entire organization.

As a Hospital Veterinarian, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing excellent patient care by performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care according to patient signalment, lifestyle, and environment;
• Utilizing 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;
• Documenting 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;
• Performing routine and complex surgical procedures including (but not limited) spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals;
• Developing treatment plans for patients undergoing day hospitalization based on complete problem-based assessment.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A 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; and Current Controlled Substance License, if applicable, in state in which the hospital is located or ability to obtain by start date.

We offer a competitive salary of $120,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Please note that the estimated salary may vary based on location, experience, and other factors.