Hospital Veterinarian II

Petco; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as a Hospital Veterinarian II at Petco, where you'll provide top-notch care for pets and lead a dedicated team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in animal health while working in a supportive environment focused on your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active licensure in Texas or ability to obtain it by start date.
• Current DEA license and Controlled Substance License.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care through examinations and treatments.
• Perform routine and complex surgical procedures.
• Document all patient interactions and findings accurately.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Player

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Job description

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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.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people, and our planet.

• 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 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’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people, and our planet is good for Petco.

At our Vetco Total Care Full Service Veterinary Hospitals, our veterinarian position is the most immersive role in the hospital. Our hospital veterinarians live and breathe quality – in the pets they treat and the people they work with. They are supported by quality equipment (ultrasound in every hospital, heated hydraulic surgery tables, DDXR), quality supportive medical field leaders, and a quality paraprofessional team encouraged to expand their skill sets as subject matter experts in dentistry, nutrition, and more. Come join a world-class organization focused on celebrating your success and your unique practice of Veterinary medicine as you lead your team through the next generation of full-service Veterinary Care.

All hospital partners are responsible for performing duties in a way that creates an environment in which:

• the patient’s needs always come first;
• every team member understands that they have the power to do what it takes to create an exceptional customer and patient experience;
• contentious issues are dealt with and resolved as they occur when possible, or as soon as is possible;
• exceptional teamwork and commitment to shared goals benefit the entire organization.

Essential Job Functions

Listed are the essential duties and responsibilities that are required of this position. The section includes primary accountabilities or duties of the job. The incumbent must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:

• 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 identified, a complete diagnostic plan, and appropriate treatments based on interpretation of diagnostic test results leading to confirmed or suspected diagnoses.
• Document all patient observations, findings of exams and diagnostics, treatments and medications, client interactions, and tentative and confirmed diagnoses in the medical record in a concise and detailed fashion, according to practice convention.
• Perform routine and complex surgical procedures including (but not limited to) spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.
• Perform routine and complex dental procedures including full dental examination, evaluation of dental radiographs, as well as simple and complex extractions and oral surgical procedures.
• Develop treatment plans for patients undergoing day hospitalization based on complete problem-based assessment. Transition patients to overnight care as needed and communicate effectively with referral hospitals to ensure continuity of patient care.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

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

Nature Of Supervision

In all activities related to the care of individual patients, the Veterinarian will take direct supervision from the Hospital Medical Leader or Area Medical Director. The Veterinarian has discretion regarding patient care decisions but must uphold Petco Veterinary SOPs. Expect to receive guidance based on electronic medical record review from the Hospital Medical Leader or Area Medical Director to elevate patient care. All hospital veterinarians should behave professionally and collegially.

Planning And Problem Solving

Problem solving is central to veterinary medicine. The successful candidate should possess excellent problem-solving skills for expeditious diagnosis of patient issues.

Impact

This position contributes to the growth of a high-quality practice, ensuring a cohesive, motivated team, retention, patient well-being, and customer satisfaction.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but acts as a de facto leader in the hospital.

Education/Experience

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
• Active licensure without contingencies in the state of the hospital or ability to obtain it by start date.
• Current DEA license.
• Current Controlled Substance License, if applicable, or ability to obtain it by start date.
• USDA Category I Accreditation or completion within two months of hire.
• Comfort with anesthesia and routine surgeries including spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentals.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Compassionate, professional demeanor during emotional or stressful situations.
• Telephone and computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn, innovate, and adapt.

Work Environment

The majority of duties are performed in the Vetco Total Care hospital. Position involves bending, kneeling, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing long periods. Significant client and pet contact occurs.

Contacts

This role involves communication with clients, specialists, and product/service providers.

Petco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected classes.

The pay range is aligned with state regulations and may vary based on location, experience, and applicable laws. Actual pay will be determined accordingly.

$83,700.00 - $177,700.00 per year.

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