Associate Veterinarian | Full-Service Vet Hospital

Petco; Homewood (IL); Vor Ort; USD 84.000 - 178.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on Bonus Available

Zusammenfassung

Petco is seeking a Hospital Veterinarian for our Vetco Total Care full-service veterinary hospitals. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, complex surgical procedures, and collaboration with a skilled team to deliver comprehensive veterinary services.

You will lead care, mentor staff, and uphold the Petco standard of excellence in a fast-paced hospital setting. The position offers opportunities for growth within Petco’s national veterinary network, with a focus on dentistry, anesthesia,

Qualifikationen

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent 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.
• USDA Category I (minimum) Accreditation or completion within two months of hire date.
• Must be comfortable performing anesthesia and routine surgeries including but not limited to: canine and feline spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be compassionate and sympathetic, and able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor.
• Must have telephone and computer skills.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change.

Aufgaben

• Provide excellent patient care by performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care according to patient signalment, lifestyle, and environment.
• Perform routine and complex surgical procedures including spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.
• Develop treatment plans for patients undergoing day hospitalization based on complete problem-based assessment and coordinate with referral hospitals for continuity of care.
• Participate in rounds and disseminate knowledge to improve care and communication among hospital staff.
• The Veterinarian should uphold Petco SOPs and work with a collegial, professional demeanor within the hospital team.

Kenntnisse

Excellent communication

Patient care

Surgical procedures

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Active veterinary license (state)

DEA license

Controlled Substances license

USDA accreditation

Comfort with anesthesia and surgery

Excellent written and verbal communication

Professional demeanor

Telephone and computer skills

Willingness to learn & team player

Jobbeschreibung

Petco is seeking a Hospital Veterinarian for our Vetco Total Care full-service veterinary hospitals. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, complex surgical procedures, and collaboration with a skilled team to deliver comprehensive veterinary services.

You will lead care, mentor staff, and uphold the Petco standard of excellence in a fast-paced hospital setting. The position offers opportunities for growth within Petco’s national veterinary network, with a focus on dentistry, anesthesia,