Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!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.Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing
what's right for pets, people and our planet.
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
We're welcome as we arePetco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving
the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong,
working together across 1,500+ pet care centers, 250+ Vetco Total Care
hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, eight distribution centers
and two support centers.
Position Purpose:
The purpose of this Area Medical Director position is to provide leadership,
mentorship, and management to Petco owned full-service hospitals and its
partners within the assigned area. The Medical Director is responsible for
representing the mission and values while creating a positive culture,
hiring and development of staff, driving hospital growth and delivering
performance objectives. Additionally, through the guidance of Petco
Veterinary Hospital Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), they will
ensure our hospitals practice a high standard of quality medicine and provide
excellent patient care and client service.The Area Medical Director role is critical to ensuring that our hospitals
provide a positive environment for staff, patients, and clients. All
hospital staff is responsible for fostering an environment in which: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;Listed are the essential duties and responsibilities that are required of this
position. This section includes the primary accountabilities or duties of the
job. The incumbent must be able to perform all the following duties and
responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:Lead and provide management to all hospitals in assigned area to drive
hospital growth and deliver performance objectivesManage, develop and provide mentorship to hospital veterinarians as well as
any relief doctors who provide doctor servicesAct as the primary medical point of contact for all Petco owned hospitals
within assigned area and ensure compliance with hospital policies and
procedures and with local, state, and federal lawsEnsure all Vetco Total Care hospitals uphold all Petco standards, mission
and valuesMonitor and report veterinarian adherence to medical standards in the Petco
Veterinary Hospital SOPsReview electronic medical records of direct reports regarding patient
decisions and provide feedback and direction to associate veterinarians as a
means to elevate patient care in our hospitalReview and analyze key metrics to improve veterinarian productionEnsure hospitals are maintaining a positive work environment that fosters
efficiency, profitability, and partner retentionPractice high quality medicine on an as-needed/relief basis in assigned area
hospitalsIn partnership with the Petco Talent Acquisition team, assist in the
recruitment, interview, hiring, and onboarding processIn partnership with the Regional Medical Director and Area Operation
Manager, support and manage the performance of the hospitals, prepare
operating and capital budgets, and meet financial objectives and budget
expectationsFrequently travel between area hospital locations with up to 20% of
overnight travel (such as corporate office or onferences)Performs additional duties as assignedDisseminate knowledge throughout staff in order to improve the level of care
provided to both the patient and the clientPlanning and Problem Solving
Problem solving is at the heart of veterinary medicine, and it is expected
that any successful candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills
that allow expeditious diagnosis of patient problems.Impact