Associate Veterinarian: Lead Pet Care & Surgeries

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.; Fairview Park (OH); On-site; USD 96,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled veterinarian to join our Vetco Total Care hospital team. You will provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for companion animals, including wellness exams, diagnostics, and procedures, while leading a professional care team.

We value patient welfare, teamwork, and continuous learning in a dynamic indoor hospital environment. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits within a supportive Petco network.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited school.
• Active veterinary license in the state or ability to obtain by start date.
• Current DEA license.
• Current Controlled Substance License.
• USDA Category I Accreditation.
• Ability to perform anesthesia and routine surgeries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate and empathetic with professional demeanor.
• Good telephone and computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care by performing exams, diagnosing, and preventive care.
• Develop problem-based plans with differential diagnoses and treatments.
• Document medical observations, diagnoses, and treatments in the medical record.
• Perform surgeries including spays/neuters, abdominal exploratories, and mass removals.
• Perform dental procedures including exams, radiographs, extractions, and oral surgery.
• Develop treatment plans for day hospitalization and coordinate with referral hospitals.
• Participate in rounds and disseminate knowledge to staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Willing to learn

Compassionate

Telephone skills

Computer skills

Anesthesia & surgeries

Education

DVM (AVMA-accredited)

USDA Category I Accreditation

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled veterinarian to join our Vetco Total Care hospital team. You will provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for companion animals, including wellness exams, diagnostics, and procedures, while leading a professional care team.

We value patient welfare, teamwork, and continuous learning in a dynamic indoor hospital environment. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits within a supportive Petco network.