Hospital Veterinarian

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.

• 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

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 more than 1,500 pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose‑driven work.

Our veterinarian position is the most immersive role in the hospital. Hospital veterinarians live and breathe quality – in the pets they treat and the people they work with. They are supported by quality equipment, medical field leaders and a paraprofessional team encouraged to expand their skill sets as subject matter experts in dentistry, nutrition and more.

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

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

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary school.
• Active licensure as a veterinarian in the state where the hospital is located or ability to obtain by start date.
• Current DEA license.
• Current Controlled Substance License if applicable in the state of the hospital or ability to obtain by start date.
• USDA Category I accreditation or completion within two months of hire date.
• Comfortable performing anesthesia and routine surgeries including canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and sympathetic with a professional demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
• Telephone and computer proficiency.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.

The majority of job duties are conducted in the Vetco Total Care veterinary full‑service hospital. The position requires bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 lb) and standing for long periods. A large amount of time is spent in direct contact with clients and their pets.

This position will regularly communicate with clients, veterinary specialists, and companies that provide products and services used by the practice.

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.