Associate Veterinarian

Overview

We’re creating a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! Petco is a category‑defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and partners. Petco’s core values reflect that spirit.

Los Vagos, NV 89149 and surrounding areas.

• Provide excellent patient care by performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care.
• Utilize a problem‑based approach to develop complete problem lists, differential diagnoses, diagnostic plans, and treatments.
• Document all patient observations, treatments, and client interactions in the medical record concisely.
• Perform routine and complex surgical procedures including spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.
• Perform routine and complex dental procedures including full dental examination and extractions.
• Develop treatment plans for day hospitalization cases and coordinate care with referral hospitals.

• Participate in rounds at the beginning and end of shifts.
• Disseminate knowledge throughout staff to improve care communication.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA‑accredited school.
• Active licensure as a veterinarian in the state or ability to obtain by start date.
• Current DEA license and controlled substance license as required.
• USDA Category I (minimum) accreditation or completion within two months of hire date.
• Comfortable performing anesthesia and routine surgeries such as spays/neuters, mass removals, and dentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, professional demeanor during stressful situations.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and accept change.

Positions are performed at a Vetco Total Care full‑service hospital. Duties require bending, kneeling, lifting up to 30 pounds, and standing for long periods. Direct contact with clients and pets is a major component.

See our Petco Total Rewards page for details on health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO.

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.