Lead Hospital Veterinarian — Full‑Service Care

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Vallejo, California, seeks a Hospital Veterinarian to join our Vetco Total Care team. You will provide comprehensive medical care, perform routine and complex surgeries, and guide families through treatment plans with compassion and clarity.

Required are a DVM degree and active state license, DEA and CS licenses, plus USDA accreditation. Excellent communication, teamwork, and willingness to mentor others are essential to thrive in our busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a DVM degree and be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state.
• Experience in anesthesia and surgery is expected.
• Strong communication and teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care by performing examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and delivering preventive care.
• Perform routine and complex surgical procedures including spays, neuters, and mass removals.
• Perform routine and complex dental procedures with radiographs and extractions.
• Develop treatment plans for patients and coordinate care with referral hospitals as needed.
• Document patient observations and treatments accurately in the medical record.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Telephone and computer skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree

Active veterinary licensure in the state

Current DEA license

Current Controlled Substance License

USDA Category I Accreditation

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in Vallejo, California, seeks a Hospital Veterinarian to join our Vetco Total Care team. You will provide comprehensive medical care, perform routine and complex surgeries, and guide families through treatment plans with compassion and clarity.

Required are a DVM degree and active state license, DEA and CS licenses, plus USDA accreditation. Excellent communication, teamwork, and willingness to mentor others are essential to thrive in our busy hospital environment.