Lead Hospital Veterinarian — Full‑Service Pet Care

Petco; El Cerrito (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in the United States operates Vetco Total Care Full Service Veterinary Hospitals.

The veterinarian role emphasizes immersive patient care, performing physical exams, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care in a collaborative hospital environment. Personnel perform surgeries (spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, mass removals) and dental procedures (full exams, radiographs, extractions), and develop day-hospital treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Provide excellent patient care by performing physical examinations, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care.
• Perform routine and complex surgical procedures including spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, and mass removals.
• Perform routine and complex dental procedures including full dental examination, evaluation of dental radiographs, and extractions.
• Develop treatment plans for patients undergoing day hospitalization and coordinate care with referral hospitals for continuity.
• Participate in rounds and disseminate knowledge to improve care and communication among staff.

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. in the United States operates Vetco Total Care Full Service Veterinary Hospitals.

The veterinarian role emphasizes immersive patient care, performing physical exams, diagnosing and treating diseases, and providing preventive care in a collaborative hospital environment. Personnel perform surgeries (spays/neuters, abdominal exploratory, mass removals) and dental procedures (full exams, radiographs, extractions), and develop day-hospital treatment plans.