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.
At our Vetco Total Care Full Service Veterinary Hospitals, our veterinarian
position is the most immersive role in the hospital. Our hospital
veterinarians live and breathe quality - in the pets they treat and the people
they work with. They are supported by quality equipment (ultrasound in every
hospital, heated hydraulic surgery tables, DDXR), quality supportive
medical field leaders and a quality paraprofessional team who are encouraged
to expand their skill sets as subject matter experts in dentistry, nutrition
and more. Come join a world class organization focused oncelebratingyour
success and unique practice of Veterinary medicine as you lead your team
through the next generation of full-service Veterinary Care.All hospital partners are responsible for performing duties in a way that
creates 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.Essential Job Functions:
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: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 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 (but not
limited) spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.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.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.Other Duties and ResponsibilitiesParticipate in rounds as incoming or exiting doctor at beginning and end of
shifts.Disseminate knowledge throughout staff to improve the level of care and
communication provided hospi al partners, to both the patient and the client.Performs additional duties as assigned.Nature of Supervision:
In all activities related to the care of individual patients, the
Veterinarian will take direct supervision from the Hospital Medical Leader or
Area Medical Director. The Veterinarian has discretion related to decisions
regarding patient care, however, it is imperative that the Veterinarian
uphold the standards set forth in the Petco Veterinary SOPs. The Veterinarian
should expect to receive direction and guidance based on electronic medical
record review from the Hospital Medical Leader or Area Medical Director
regarding patient decisions and should accept such feedback as a means to
elevate patient care in the hospital.All hospital veterinarians should work together in a collegial fashion and are
expected to behave in a professional and personable manner.