Hospital Medical Leader | Associate DVM — Flexible Schedule

Petco; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco in California is seeking Hospital Medical Leaders or Associate Veterinarians to help build a different kind of veterinary hospital—one that prioritizes patient care, teamwork, and authentic collaboration. You’ll mentor teams, shape medical standards, and help create a culture where great medicine comes first.

We offer a physician-friendly environment, with payroll, HR, and administrative support handled for you, leaving you free to focus on patients and people.

Qualifications

• DVM required and licensed to practice in California.
• Active licensure in the state by start date.
• AVMA-accredited school or equivalent path.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital teams and mentor staff.
• Shape medical standards and hospital culture.
• Ensure high-quality patient care with a team-first approach.

Skills

High-quality medicine

People skills

Team leadership

Communication

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Licensed in California

AVMA accreditation readiness

Job description

Petco in California is seeking Hospital Medical Leaders or Associate Veterinarians to help build a different kind of veterinary hospital—one that prioritizes patient care, teamwork, and authentic collaboration. You’ll mentor teams, shape medical standards, and help create a culture where great medicine comes first.

We offer a physician-friendly environment, with payroll, HR, and administrative support handled for you, leaving you free to focus on patients and people.