Hospital Veterinarian II

Overview

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.

Petco 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 and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers.

• 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 are

Veterinarian position at Vetco Total Care Full Service Veterinary Hospitals. Hospital veterinarians perform quality patient care, surgical and dental procedures, and lead clinical teams. They are supported by quality equipment, experienced staff, and opportunities for skill development.

• Provide excellent patient care by performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care.
• Utilize a problem‑based approach: develop problem lists, differential diagnoses, diagnostic plans, and treatment plans with interpretation of diagnostic results.
• Document all patient observations, exam findings, diagnostics, treatments, medications, client interactions, and diagnoses in the medical record.
• Perform routine and complex surgical procedures including spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.
• Perform routine and complex dental procedures including full dental examination, evaluation of dental radiographs, and simple and complex extractions and oral surgical procedures.
• Develop treatment plans for day‑hospitalization patients, transition patients to overnight care, and communicate effectively with referral hospitals.

• Participate in rounds as incoming or outgoing doctor at shift start and end.
• Disseminate knowledge throughout staff to improve care and communication.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary school.
• Active licensure as a veterinarian without contingencies in the state where the hospital is located.
• Current DEA license and Controlled Substance license if applicable.
• USDA Category I accreditation or completion within two months of hire.
• Comfortable performing anesthesia, routine surgeries (spays, neuters, mass removals, dentals).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional attitude during stressful situations.
• Telephone and computer proficiency.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and accept change.

Job duties are conducted in the Vetco Total Care veterinary full‑service hospital. Position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing for long periods of time. Direct contact with clients and their pets is frequent.

$83,700.00 – $ (state‑specific regulations may apply)

Pay ranges are presented in accordance with state‑specific regulations. Features include health and financial benefits, 401(k), incentives, and paid time off. For more details:

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.

We regularly communicate with clients, veterinary specialists, and partner companies. Apply now to join our team.