Associate Veterinarian

Want to help pets live their best lives? We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Core Values

• Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life.
• Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together.
• Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team.

About Petco

We are proud to be “where the pets go” to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from meals and toys to supplies and expert support. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We support thousands of animal welfare groups and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals.

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, differential diagnoses, a diagnostic plan, and treatments based on test results.
• Document all patient observations, findings, treatments, medications, client interactions, and diagnoses in the medical record concisely and in detail.
• Perform routine and complex surgical procedures including spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.
• Perform routine and complex dental procedures including full dental examinations, evaluation of radiographs, extractions, and oral surgeries.
• Develop treatment plans for day hospitalization patients, transition to overnight care as needed, and communicate with referral hospitals.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in rounds as incoming or exiting doctor at the beginning and end of shifts.
• Disseminate knowledge to improve care and communication for staff, patients, and clients.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Nature Of Supervision

The Veterinarian reports directly to the Hospital Medical Leader or Area Medical Director and works under their supervision. The Veterinarian also serves as a de facto leader in the hospital and maintains professional, personable conduct.

Planning And Problem Solving

Exemplary problem-solving skills are required for expeditious diagnosis of patient problems.

Impact

This position impacts the organization by contributing to the growth of a productive practice while delivering high-quality care. It promotes employee retention, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction.

Supervisory Responsibility

No direct supervisory responsibilities; however, the Veterinarian is a de facto leader.

Education & Experience

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited school.
• Active licensure as a veterinarian in the state and ability to obtain by start date.
• Current DEA and Controlled Substance licenses as applicable.
• USDA Category I accreditation or completion within two months.
• Comfortable performing anesthesia, routine surgeries, spays/neuters, mass removals, and dentistry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, professional demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
• Computer and telephone skills.
• Team player, open to learning and accepting change.

Work Environment

Primary work is in the Vetco Total Care veterinary hospital. Duties include bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, standing for long periods. Most time spent in direct client and pet contact.

Contacts

Regular communication with clients, specialists, and product/service companies.

Salary Range

$87,700.00 – $186,100.00 (Hourly or Salary). Additional benefits included in Petco Total Rewards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Application Process

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.